My two boys are 3 and 5 and I know the time will come when they should take separate baths. What age is it appropriate for them to take bathe alone?
2007-02-18 13:19:11 · 14 answers · asked by Jennifer C 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Probably in our society we're too squeamish about this, but in our culture, school age is probably the cutoff. If for no other reason, you don't want some ugly scene caused by your kid talking at school about bathing with other family members.
2007-02-18 13:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
When one of them says they are uncomfortable. My 15 month old and 3 1/2 y/o take baths together. They will bathe together until one of them says they are uncomfortable.
2007-02-18 23:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Angela G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oldest boy will let you know when he no longer wants to bath with his brother. I wouldn't worry about it. Obviously before puberty.
2007-02-18 22:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kellie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that since they are both boys, they should be able to bathe together until they no longer fit into the tub together or they start showering.
2007-02-18 21:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by babypocket2005 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say now! School kids can be mean! And even though it's normal in your house such as mine for them to take a bath together other kids and parents might not see it that way!
2007-02-18 22:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by BlondGrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think about 8 is when kids start becoming more private with their bodies... an 8 year old will be old enough to bathe himself and won't want to bathe with his 5 year old brother!.
2007-02-18 21:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by ms.jackson... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unlike girls, boys are less private when it comes to their body. They are more carefree and not shy to show it all. This is mother nature, and its fun to see them being themselves. So to answer yr question , there is no age limit, u will know when yr boys start expressing their unwillingness to share the bathroom together. As long as they enjoy their bathtime why separate them. it will be sort of their "something to joke abt" when they get older. look at it as a 'brother bonding' thing. it will help them in their relationship...
2007-02-18 22:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by Feeza S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say when they start touching i have a son and a little girl and they are 1-3 and she is now wanting to know what certain things are so i think you know if they are to old depends on the child
2007-02-18 22:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's about the age my brother and I stopped taking baths together.
2007-02-18 21:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Deus Luminarium 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are both comfortable with it - I think it's fine. You may find that your older child starts to want more privacy after starting school -- around 1st or 2nd grade. But I really think that if you're all comfortable with it - not harm done.
2007-02-18 22:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by java girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋