my son is 7 and my daughter is 10. I'm thinking it is soon time to let them bath seperately. At first, I thought this was a great way to save on hot water and bubble soap. But, since I am making a little extra cash at he restaurant were i am waitressing, i think it is time for them to bath seperately. Both kids are really good and i dont think they will drown if left alone in the tub. HELP!
2007-12-29 13:08:28 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
When my son brings in the champagne and chocolates, I split them up. Why can't they understand that they can't marry each other???
2007-12-29 13:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by slgraff✪✪ 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Long before now! I stopped bathing with my brother when I was 4 and he was 6. My sister and I took showers together until I was 11 and she was 7, but that's a little different since we are both girls.
At 7 and 10 your children both most likely know about body parts (both their own and each others) and I'm sure your daughter has started to learn about puberty so she probably has an idea what to do with those body parts. I don't think it's appropriate to let them bathe together anymore!
2007-12-29 13:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mikey's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe you should have stopped that along time ago. i stopped my kids around 2 and 3 cause they started getting curious but ages 7 and 10 are when they are probably learning about sex from there friends and of course they are only kids they don't know how wrong it is but they just might get curious about that and that's not something I'd want to take a chance on. i also have a 9 year old and i would never let him bath with his brother or sister at that age.
2007-12-29 13:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by leslieastanfill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say this is a good time for them to bath separately since your daughter will easily start puberty in a couple years and given their ages it's obvious they know the differences between girls and boys. I would give them separate baths even if they haven't particularly expressed an interest in it. When we were kids, my mom would save on the water bill by bathing one of us and then putting another kids in the same water whenever one was finished. Our baths were really quick so we could all use the warm water. :)
2007-12-29 13:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by B.J. C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is time for them to start bathing seperately and have their own space. they are getting to an age where they are noticing their body parts and the opposite sex body parts. its just good for them to get it the routine of bathing without their sibling. a child can drown in an inch of water no matter how old they are so I wouldnt cut out the supervision completely. they can also learn how to take showers by themselves at this age as well.
2007-12-29 13:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think now is a good time. Your daughter is getting older and needs her privacy. At that age I don't think you need to worry about them drowning. I took baths by myself by the age of 7. I was taking showers by 9.
2007-12-29 13:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think u should ask your daughter. i did the same thing with my brother but we stopped after i turned 9. at some point she might feel uncomfortable. my oppinion is to seperate them but i understand where u r coming from. have u thought about taking showers with your daughter instead? she's old enough. i began showering with my mom around the same time and there was no problem. i hope this helps.
2007-12-29 13:16:28 · answer #7 · answered by Gabby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will stop when they are ready. No reason to make them feel bad for wanting to bathe together. I remember my grandparents throwing a fit when my little brother and I were going to bathe together during a weekend visit. We were a little younger than yours at the time. I was mad, being the older, I didn't understand what the big deal was. I stormed into the bathroom and sat right next to the tub until he was done and made him sit there until I was. I was mad, and still don't get what the issue was. He's my little brother, that's it.
My parents weren't too concerned about us bathing together, and when got home we continued off and on maybe for about another year, then stopped on our own.
2007-12-29 13:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Now is a good time, esp since your daughter is 10. But I would like to add that your son still needs supervision. Make sure you're around or some other adult care-taker. You want to keep an eye on him for another year atleast, just to be sure he doesn't slip.
2007-12-29 13:15:46 · answer #9 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, that should have happened a LONG time ago.
My dad bathed me and my sister until I was 8 and she was 6.
When I look back on it, that was way too long to have us be bathing together.
Go to the 99 cents store and buy soaps.
2007-12-29 13:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i think that now is a perfect time. when i was younger, my mother would have me bathe with my brother as well. although, we stopped when i was 7 and he was 1. reason being is because as soon as they reach puberty, it would be rather embarrassing and they'd ask you what those are. for example, what if your daughter is getting breasts? that is NOT good...he'll wonder why she has them. and his 'weenie?' well she'll probably wonder about that too. it may not be appropriate at this age because they shouldnt be seeing these body parts at such a young age in which they will be able to remember it.
2007-12-29 13:14:54 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋