My daughter(12) likes to take my son (5) swimming, but he's too young to change by himself. She doesn't mind changing in front of him, but a few of the older ladies in the change room apparently are a bit uptight about it.(Most aren't)
What should I do? It's far easier for her to go with him after school than it is for me to leave work early to take them.
2007-01-26 06:45:55 · 9 answers · asked by MikefromKingston 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well, I think that, if the kids are discreet about it, then they're no need for people to get upset.
to the other poster, it's kind of silly to wear wet swimsuits home, don't you think, especially in the winter (It was -22c today here)
2007-01-26 07:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is about the age that her body will start to change so it will be time for her to stop changing in front of him. Besides he is at the age where he will be asking about certain body parts and what they are. WHO cares if the other ladies have a problem with him being there. He is a young boy that can not be left alone.
2007-01-26 07:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i guess your son n daughter hav pretty much age difference of 7 years as like me n my bro whoz age difference is 6 yrs. i think i stopped changing in front of my bro when i was 9 or 10. coming from a country like India i guess i am pretty into this issue or else no big deal in western countries..but i guess little doll of urs shuldn't change from now on coz age 5 is d age whn a child starts learning... rest all i can say his that u being a mother...u know betta.
2007-01-26 06:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by Beautiful 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem w/ it. When he gets a bit older he may not want to change infront of her, as long as the family is open and doesn't make it to be wrong their won't be a problem. My brother and I never had a problem changing infront of each other of course we did have our undergarments on while changing. It's usually closed minded people that have problems.
2007-01-26 07:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by kimjoey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem, given their ages. For the older ladies, evil to him who evil thinks. The boy is too young to be aroused (or to arouse) by seeing one another naked. Probably after 6, when natural curiosity starts to set in, would be the time to keep them separated.
To those who think the whole idea is scandalous, what exactly do you think the consequences would be, besides your own prudish sensibilities being offended?
2007-01-26 07:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That could be borderline too old. I think 3 should be the cutoff age.
2007-01-26 07:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by SunFun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have them wear their swimsuits under their clothes to the pool and back home. Problem solved.
2007-01-26 07:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by grrl 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i don't see any problem on it. your boy is just 5. he is very young.
2007-01-26 07:03:08 · answer #8 · answered by Grasshopper 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't see anything wrong with it
2007-01-26 06:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by Tiny little hot one 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋