My six year old son who is in 1st grade, already interested or likes a little girl in his class. I think this is ok and everything. But ...the other day When I picked him up from school I saw him holding hands with the little girl. I think he is starting too young to be doing these things. In my mind I want to discourage this kind of behavior but then again they are only holding hands. I don't know how to handle this or what to tell him. Should I ignore it or should I tell him something. By the way my son is not being exposed to anything inappropriate on tv or at home. In fact I don't even have cable. I only have the antena that allows the local chanels to show. And even this way I don't allow my children to watch tv during the week only on weekends. If I do let them watch tv it is only certain chanels like KVIE chanel 6. I am careful with movies I rent.
I want to guide him positively and wouldn't want him to experiment more later on as he gets older. Any ideas ??
2007-10-12 09:12:33 · 14 answers · asked by liliana 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I think it's really cute, but at the same time, it's not really appropriate for school. It's perfectly okay for him to have a crush and a little "girlfriend," and holding hands is pretty harmless. Talk with his teacher- if the school is okay with six year olds holding hands, then I wouldn't worry about it. If it's not allowed, let him know you're glad he has a friend he likes so much but that holding hands isn't something you should do in school. Teach him to shake hands or something instead.
2007-10-12 16:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 14:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is probably pretty normal. My son (who isn't really interested in girls at all) just started first grade and has come home talking about other people's girlfriends, ex-girlfriends, breaking up, etc. Just last week he found out he had a girlfriend but he didn't know it until she broke up with him!
My son has a similar TV situation as yours but as long as other kids are talking about it, they'll pick it up too. In first grade, I'm pretty sure none of them have a clue what it's all about.
2007-10-12 16:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Driver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is all innocent and fun, and your son is just showing affection toward a friend. Lots of children this age like to hold hands and hug-its no big deal. But, lots of schools now are banning any touching of any kind in schools, so be aware in case the school should contact you. I think is is sweet.
2007-10-12 09:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that is SO cute! don't get worried, I kissed a guy when I was three and I'm fine! I've never even had a boy friend and I'm 11! It's fine that he has a little crush, and I don't think you should start worrying unless he starts saying stuff like "i wanna marry you!", but even then is not a time to get real panicky. I told a guy I wanted to marry him in 1st grade. Calm down, it's really no big deal!
2007-10-12 09:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When a 6 year old boy holds hands with a 6 year old girl, it doesn't mean the same thing as when 16 year olds do it. You need to calm down.
2007-10-13 15:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think at this point making a big deal about it. I would if he were to kiss her. Then you can tell him about germs. even holding hands can pass lots of germs. Maybe get a book about germs and how they are passed. Also, I don't have cable as you don't. You can't hide what they see in real life. mommy and daddy holding hands or someone else holding hands, even you kissing can show him and they learn everything that they see. good luck!
2007-10-12 13:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by mamato5Boys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 boys one is 8 and one is 7, the younger one is girl crazy, he tells us everyday someone new that he loves. It is nothing to worry about at all, My older boy liked a girl last year and she would always want to hold his hand, remember in kindergarten they have them hold hands alot to walk around school, I think he is just having fun and being as a kid should, he isnt getting it from any TV. he is just human and affection is completely normal
2007-10-12 09:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by mscarriem 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
- Maybe while playing patty-cake, someone put Krazy Glue on their hands, and they stuck together.
- Maybe they were playing a game where you hold hands and they forgot to let go.
- Maybe your son is the girl's best friend, and the girl recently broke up with her previous boyfriend, and your son has agreed to fake an affair with her to make the girl's ex-boyfriend jealous.
Things are not always what they seem.
2007-10-12 14:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by calamari kid 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I wouldn't make a big deal about it. He's just holding hands, and he might do the same thing with a boy who was his friend at this age. There is nothing wrong with a little innocent childhood "romance."
2007-10-12 09:17:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋