2007-02-28 05:40:02 · 10 answers · asked by Carlita W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This is tricky because you don't want him to feel embarassed or ashamed and you won't be able to stop him altogether anyway!
I would tell him that his penis is only for touching when he is in a bathroom or his bedroom. Never while eating and never in public. This is the same as any other behavior. Just as there are places we don't run or yell, there are places we don't show off our private parts!
This works for when he gets older and wants to make fart sounds all the time too. Tell him he has to go to the bathroom!
Of course, maybe you'll end up with a little boy who spends way too much time in the bathroom! I think he will get over it and want to play with others things too.
2007-02-28 08:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by Katherine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, try (I stress the word TRY) not to freak out when he does it, especially in public. Very nicely and non-challantly come down to his level, take his hands away and explain that it's o.k. to touch his privates, but that there is a time and a place to do so, such as his room. If you are at home, take him to his room and show him his bed and tell him that if he ever feels like doing that, he should go to his room and shut the door. And if you are in public, then distract him by offering him a book to read or a toy to play with.
Whatever you do, DO NOT get angry, scream or go on about it. He will develop a negative self-image about his body parts.
Good Luck, and remember, Boys will be Boys! :P
2007-02-28 13:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by rpost52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's going to touch. It's just a kid thing at that age. The key is to tell him it's something to do in his room or the bathroom. It's not something to share with others. When it comes to showing his privates, just remind him we don't show to other people. That's a private, special part of his body that he shouldn't show others. It will take time but he'll understand if you are consistant with him. I'm a mom to 3 children, been there.
2007-02-28 13:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him touch himself. He's getting in touch with his body. As far as him showing off his private, it's hard to teach him who's allowed to see it and when. Don't make a big deal of it or he'll start asking why. Then you'll have to explain.
2007-02-28 13:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by polarbear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let him touch himself, though tell him it is suppose to be privately done. There are a lot of nerves down there and they are jsut exploring their body, no harm.
2007-02-28 14:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know my three yr old doesnt touch his self but is going through a phase he does not want to wear any clothes i tell him that he is a big boy and big boys keep their clothes on
2007-02-28 13:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by aljohn316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit letting him watch Michael Jackson videos :)
2007-02-28 13:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Walt from CT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach him that although it's not a bad thing to do, some things are not appropriate in public and this is one of those things.
2007-02-28 13:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him that it's not something that is for the public to see
2007-02-28 13:42:47 · answer #9 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that's why they are called "privates", you keep them private....I know it's hard, (no pun), but it is also natural for them...
2007-02-28 14:13:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋