I always close the door to the bedroom and other bathroom when taking a shower in the morning, but my 6 year old daughter was looking for something and walked into the bedroom as I was walking out of the bathroom with my towel on my hands rather than on my waist. She walked out giggling and ran to her brother (8 years old) to let him know that "dad has hair down there" while giggling. I didn't make anything of it, but I was wondering from other parents, what is the best way to approach this later in the day? Should I just pretend it didn't happen, or should I use this as an opportunity to, in simple terms, explain to her that it's normal and that all people have changes later on. Suggestions? advice?
2007-11-01 06:53:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
seeing parents naked isn't an "issue" and nothing to make a big deal about....
everyone has a body and private parts, and kids already know it...
my advice? you don't have to pretend it didn't happen, and if your daughter says something about it, you can always tell her it's normal for a person to be naked after a shower (because it is!).
there doesn't seem to be anything to discuss if you ask me?
2007-11-01 07:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if she asks, go for the simple terms idea, i guess its the only way sometimes. but i mean if it was just somthing to laugh about, then pretend it never happend. eventually when she gets older someone is going to tell her these things. wether its you or who ever. my 3 year old almost caught me and my wife about to "do it" (thank go we were just kissing) but even at 3, i just felt that when she asked why the door needed to be closed i simply left out that mom and dad love each other very much and wanted some time alone.
very simple words, im sure you can do the same.
but actually the best advise i can ever give you, and probably somthing we should all do.
self locking doors only openable from the inside with only like 1-2 keys able to unlock in the outside.
XD
2007-11-01 07:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it as a good opportunity to explain a few things. Just remember that she is only 6 yrs. old, so keep it age appropriate. She doesn't need or want too much information yet. But using this as an opportunity lets her know that it is ok to discuss such things with you and when she has questions it is ok to ask you.
2007-11-01 07:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by misbotta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make a big deal out of it. If she asks and says Why daddy have hair there? Just say something like that is how God made daddy or if you dont believe in God or dont want to take that route say....That is how big boys are. It doesnt have to be a big fancy answer. Sides dont worry about bringing it up on your own.
She pry has forgotten about it anyway. You will know if she hasn't.
2007-11-01 16:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by kickindevilbutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, who cares? She is only 6. Why do you need to have some serious biological discussion when she probably just wants to talk about cartoons? It is like when kids ask where babies come from and the parents go into some in depth sex discussion when you could have told the kids "from tummies: and they would have said ok.
Don't make something more complicated than needed.
2007-11-01 07:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by lefttheroom222 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your daughter if she has any questions of what she saw. Then just answer them truthfully and to the point. Words only that a 6 year old can understand.
2007-11-01 07:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by jennajade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a big deal. I'd say it was a good time for a chat. It's no big deal of your kids see you naked, same as its not a big deal if you see your siblings naked. Like somtimes my sis would need help fitting on a dress, I didnt do it to check her out or anything, shes just family and its okay. But i guess it depends on how the family is.
2007-11-01 07:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Koozie the chemist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, now's prob a good time to start talking about the body & changes, good for her & you, you'll need the practice esp by the time they get older & start asking about sex, drugs etc.
in our house nudity is pretty common, mostly me. my son doesn't question when i'm wondering in around in nothing or nearly nothing, nor when he visits my mum, she's usually wandered around with just bra & knickers on. it hasn't been a sudden thing tho, my son has been familiar with this his whole life, we open talk about sex, drugs etc, have done since he was quite young. & now its really important coz he's 16y & a few girls around town/school are pregnant!!
coz it hasn't bn natural for your daughter & she is at that age (giggly, & silly acting, prob 'hates' boys & doesn't want to catch boy germs) it'll be an interesting chat, for you mostly, have her brother join you in the chatting, it can't hurt, but don't be embarrassed nudity is natural otherwise we would've been born with fur all over or clothes on.
2007-11-01 11:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by chinadoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't say anything about it unless she asks.
Nakedness is a fact of life sometimes. Yes, you should avoid reoccurances, but calling attention to it is more attention that it deserves.
2007-11-01 06:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by ♥≈Safi≈♥ ☼of the Atheati☼ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't have children, but I would think if she wasn't "traumatized' at the time, And you don't mention it, she will forget all about it in a week or so...
2007-11-01 07:00:19 · answer #10 · answered by Sophie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋