I always showered with my son, ever since he was born, now he is 5 years old and we still do it once in a while, now I wonder when is not OK anymore for a boy to see his mom naked?
2007-12-30 02:33:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes, it's fine. Let him know it's okay to be naked, and it's okay if he looks at you. It's not the big deal that so many people make it out to be. Make the choice his, and only stop if he really wants to. Otherwise enjoy being with your son.
2007-12-31 09:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, that is considered child abuse and she can easily lose her kids. They might end up with a grandparent and still have visitation with their dad or he can get full custody. You'll have to really discuss that option with him. Either way, the kids shouldn't be exposed to that lifestyle. Heck, I'm in my late 20's and I don't wanna be exposed to that crap, either! Ewe. You do need to stop the sex conversations. Ask the girls to bake cupcakes with you. While you're all at the table *doing something fun* they'll be more likely to open up. Ask them what they know about the word sex. When they say things like *put in butt etc* tell them that isn't true. Tell them you would be more than happy to set them straight but until they are old enough to understand the modesty you'll wait. Talk about why sex is private and why people should never discuss private areas in public and in front of children. And any questions they have should be directed at you or their dad in private away from your 5 year old- and you'll answer the best you can.
2016-05-28 01:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you and him feel uncomfortable it is time to stop, I feel that way regardless of the parent and sex of child.
In our house our bodies are not something shameful and somethingt hat we need to hide. We also do not use cutsie names for body parts, we do not have cookies and birds or pee pees or whatever people say, my two year old knows he has a penis. Children ask questions long before they are 5 about anything that is the same or diffrent than themelves so if yougo by the advice to stop when they ask questions or comment then you should have stopped when he started pointing, grabbing or asking at about a year or less. I know my son was only 10 mths when he said 'dat?' and pointed at my breast.
2007-12-30 02:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
my mom still walks around nude from the bathroom to her room after a shower and I am 25... she's not going to stop... she's happy with her body... I think there can be a comfort issue if it is a boy though. It really depends. If you do stop the showers and you let him understand it has nothing to do with being ashamed of your bodies... kids get impressions that we aren't always aware of so make sure he's not confused when you stop them completely. maybe ask him if he wants to shower or wash up alone, make it his choice.
2007-12-30 02:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by maritimegypsy 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
My twins are nine now and i was often asked as my twins are nine and still bathe together must add my twin son has severe autism and doesn't bat an eyelid at anyone naked...i have told Kylie when she feels she needs to bath alone she needs to say...but they have never had any problems in jumping in the bath with me ..I'm their mum
2007-12-30 02:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Autism's Beautiful Face 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its fine when they're too young to really understand or ask questions, but 5 years old is a little too old. He knows a lot more than you think, and talks about everything. If you don't think you could explain to a teacher why your son can describe your naked body, then you probably shouldn't be doing it.
2007-12-30 02:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by natasha d 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
My son is five and I wouldn't dream of showering nude with him....but that's my comfort level. I think between the ages of 2 and 3 is a good time to stop being nude around your children, but, that's just my opinion!
2007-12-30 15:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lovin' Life As Mama & Wife 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
4/5 yrs is when i stopped. mostly b/c i was becoming uncomfortable with it. when that happens or when they start asking alot of questions is usually when you know it's time for them to shower on their own.
2007-12-30 02:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Before the age of seven because he is attending school and you won't want your son to leak anythings to his classmate about your naked body.
2007-12-30 02:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by weeann.chan 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
When children start to notice gender differences it is a good idea to stop allowing them to see you naked, sleeping in your bed with you etc. They should develop a sense of privacy. Plus you never know what they may say to others about these instances, and it may be misconstrued.
2007-12-30 02:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋