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Rhonda,
I am a Mom of three kids; two boys now the ages of 10 & 12. My younger son around the age of yours was very interested in his privates and everyone else's. I think it is completely normal. He may have an increased interest now just due to an increase in your families awareness of physical self. He probably knows that you had an illness in your breast? I wouldn't be too concerned but just be aware of what he is doing. I had a talk with mine that he could look at himself all he wanted in the privacy of his room but he needed to understand that he wasn't to try to look at anyone else's...this was a persons private areas. Your son is a young little boy just discovering his body in relation to others. Don't worry...it sounds like you are doing the right thing. Sometimes telling a child "NO, NO, NO" makes it more interesting and we all know that kids like to challenge the boundaries at all times! Now my boys are very private and I sometimes miss the innocent streaking days around the house after baths! I am getting close to teenage years and I'm now more worried about them really touching someone!!
Have a great day ~ Ruth
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