should my ten year old grandson be asking what masturbation is?

Answer 1

Yes. How else will he find out? (Think about that).

Answer 2

Yes...it is something he has heard about and it is a question he is asking because he doens't know what it means....just like any other question. Tell him what it is in the context he can understand. Ten year olds now seem to be quite knowledgeable about sex (at least they think they are)...talk to him and get a feel for how much he actually knows and answer accordingly. He's going to find out at some point...may as well give him the right information if he is asking.

Answer 3

With all the attention on sexuality in the media today younger and younger people are getting more information about sex and are becoming curious at younger ages. I wouldn't be concerned about his interest in masturbation, it's probably something he heard about at school. It's good that he feels comfortable asking these kinds of questions to his family because it shows he's been raised in an open and comfortable environment. It's at your discretion that you tell him what masturbation is and to what extent you explain, just know that he trusts your answer and it's up to you to tell him the facts, especially if the majority of his knowledge is coming from classmates and television. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

It isn't a matter of "should". If he hears a word his doesn't understand, which of his little friends do you want him to get his answers from?

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Answer 5

There are two different scenarios here.

1. He asked what masturbation was using that word. Which leads me to believe he heard someone say it and he's interested in it, ask him what he thinks it is or where he heard it and then explain what it is.

2. He asked you about playing with himself (without using correct terms) because he happened to do it. Tell him it's something that is natural, but that he should be at home and in his own room as it is a private thing.

Answer 6

Yes. He has probably heard the word on tv or at school and wants to know what it means. You should be very proud that he is comfortable enough to ask about things and that he trusts you to give him an answer. Now you need to reward that trust by giving him an answer he can understand. You dont need to go into detail but be honest.

Answer 7

why not? kids grow up much faster these days and the need for sex education at an early age is very important. 10 years old is not that young in todays world. If you think about it, as difficult as it may be to hear, you would much rather have him masterbating than to experiment his sexual questions in other ways. when i was 10 it was 1973, kids were different then and even if you shelter him from the world at home, he's bound to find out answers on his own from friends. Better to give him a good real explanation than for him to learn about it from friends, right?

Answer 8

Of course. It's a normal part of growing up. I think for a kid to grow up with a healthy view of sex, he has to have the facts. I also recommend that it be explained so he is aware of the changes that will be coming. But don't stop there. Let him know the details about relationships and respect to women.

Answer 9

yes, if someone responsible doesnt tell him he may find out from others. He is at the age where he will not find it too embarrasing and who ever tells him about it should adopt this attitude also. It will make it easier in the long run- when he hits puberty and becomes a teenager.

Answer 10

yes, hes probably heard about it at school and is just wondering what it is. i suggest you tell him what it is (dont dress it up or sugar coat it though) that way he will know and wont be mislead. just because hes asking about it doesnt mean he's going to do it its best to tell him the truth so he isnt scared when he does decide to try it (which lets face it is completely normal and healthy)maybe its also time to give him the puberty talk

Answer 11

Why shouldn't he be asking? I think that if he's heard a new word and asked what it means, it's a good sign. It shows that he's curious to learn, and that he's confident enough to ask when he doesn't know something. I'd rather a child ask, than wonder to themselves and worry and imagine.