I have a 6 year old son & he's starting to have interest in girls...just a few months ago girls were gross. He had a conversation w/my mom (his Nana) & he told her that he had a crush. He said that the girl kissed him on the cheek & said "best friends show love!!" He asked my mom not to tell me but of course she did. He's really growing up & I'm a young mother so all of this is new to me and kinda scary. Any other parents out there been thru anything like this??
2007-03-28 04:13:57 · 13 answers · asked by Lovely Cappy Girl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
All parents have been through this dear, including your parents. It's a natural progression of life. This doesn't mean you're loosing your baby or anything, Because no matter how old he gets, even when he is no longer "a baby", he'll always be Your Baby. He's only 6. You've got a lot of different stages to see him go through yet. For parents, they are all kinda scary because they signal change. Just keep the lines of communication as open as possible, and share each stage WITH him, don't try to fight against them, and you'll enjoy them more.
I'm the mom of a handsome 25 year old son, who gave me a beautiful daughter-in-law, and they recently presented us with a brand new (2 month old) adorable grandson. Each stage is different, but each stage is marvelous. Enjoy everything as it happens, because, as you are starting to see, it slips away oh-so-quickly..
2007-03-28 04:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol nothing to worry about. My son (now 9 yrs old) in kindergarten had a "girlfriend". They played together at school and at home. By grade 1 they had decided that they were going to get married and have2 children , one boy, one girl, nonetheless. They had even decided that he would work and she would stay home with the babies.
But alas in the middle of grade 2 she moved away, too far for them to visit each other. He is now back at the stage were the girls are ok so long as they are just friends. I expect in another couple of years he will once again think they are more than ok. I took it as an opportunity to start teaching him social skills and manners when dealing with girls. I hope that when he gets older that he will be a gentleman and not a pig. Anyways to make a long story short, don't worry about it. Tell him that you know what happened (the kiss) and let him know that he can talk to you about anything including girls. Use this as a foundation to build trust and communication with your son.
2007-03-28 11:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Forgotten Ones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's cute, but a little scary too because kids start doing things way too young now. My son is only just about to turn a year old and likes little girls. My husband said he had his first kiss at 5, and always loved girls. Some kids think the other sex is gross, then they start liking them.
2007-03-28 11:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by aprilmommy06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very innocent to me - she said "best friends". I have a nephew who just turned 6 last week and he has a friend that he has went to the babysitters with for a couple of years now. For the last year he has said he is going to "marry her". I would not make a big deal out of it - crushes are a natural part of life. Kids growing up is scary - I know I am a Grandma now. Just enjoy the time they are little and give them a good example. Kids imitate us and we need to always be aware of that.
2007-03-28 11:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by donita4realestate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been there, done that. Now my godson is 14 years old and has a girlfriend.
Its normal to go thru this stage of life. My nephew is 7 and he tells me he has a crush on a girl. And just like your son he will say "girls are yucky". Just sit down with him and let him know that he shouldn't be afraid to talk to you about anything.
FYI: Get ready for the "talk". It was nerve racking for me when I had to do the talk with my godson.
2007-03-28 13:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by karma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha thats cute, although yes it is scary. I have a brother who is going to be five in april and he think girls are gross now. I doubt your sons crush is anything like a teenage crush. I wouldn't worry its all part of growing up!!
2007-03-28 11:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well at this age I think it is nothing to worry about ,it is just a crush,he will have lots of Little girl friends in his young years.At this age he is a sponge he learns alot and will be able to retain it so teach him now how to treat and respect young ladies so when he grows up he will be a gentleman.
2007-03-28 11:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the age because my niece is the same way,she used to wanna beat boys up because they wher gross,and now she has friends that are boys.She is six as well so I think it might be around the age where they start...
2007-03-28 11:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by recons_wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i m a 13 age girl but i dont do these kind of things,
but i could advice u that explain ur son that he's so i mean mouch young for all these things. & if he dosent follow ur saying then stop him 2 watch T.V for month till he stops all these well remember i m just 13 allright.
2007-03-28 11:22:36 · answer #9 · answered by blue_fly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kids are taught to keep their hands to themselves in today's world. I think it is innocent. Ask him about the girl next week and he probably will say who?
2007-03-28 11:19:23 · answer #10 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋