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Vi Schorpp · 07-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Hi Rhonda:

My gut feeling is that it's very natural to be as curious as he is. I remember one of my children being somewhat preoccupied with their own private parts for quite some time, but usually in the bathtub. This child grew out of that! With that said, I would probably try to engage your son in some conversation that might be helpful. For instance, "has anyone ever shown you their private parts?" ....."What is it you are trying to see (for lack of a better term)?"

I'm not sure if this will gain you any information, but it wouldn't hurt. It sounds like you've done everything "right" (whatever that means), and I wouldn't lose too much sleep over this. I'm sure the pediatrician will be helpful, or may have some other suggestions.

On a personal note, I stressed to my kids the fact that other people shouldn't touch them, talked about private parts, etc. Imagine my distress when my 5-year old daughter came home upset from school. She said that the gym teacher touched her. My stomach fell, but I asked her where he touched her. HE PATTED THE TOP OF HER HEAD! Needless to say, we kept reinforcing some of what I was trying to teach her about private parts.

07-18-2006, 09:54 AM	#3
Vi Schorpp Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: OH Posts: 385	Just my opinion Hi Rhonda: My gut feeling is that it's very natural to be as curious as he is. I remember one of my children being somewhat preoccupied with their own private parts for quite some time, but usually in the bathtub. This child grew out of that! With that said, I would probably try to engage your son in some conversation that might be helpful. For instance, "has anyone ever shown you their private parts?" ....."What is it you are trying to see (for lack of a better term)?" I'm not sure if this will gain you any information, but it wouldn't hurt. It sounds like you've done everything "right" (whatever that means), and I wouldn't lose too much sleep over this. I'm sure the pediatrician will be helpful, or may have some other suggestions. On a personal note, I stressed to my kids the fact that other people shouldn't touch them, talked about private parts, etc. Imagine my distress when my 5-year old daughter came home upset from school. She said that the gym teacher touched her. My stomach fell, but I asked her where he touched her. HE PATTED THE TOP OF HER HEAD! Needless to say, we kept reinforcing some of what I was trying to teach her about private parts.