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How To Treat Abnormal Behavior In A Child?

I'm a 422 yr old single dad with a 12 yr old son. Lately he has been using every excuse he can to walk into the bathroom while I am in the shower. He will often come in to brush his teeth, but end up talking to me until I get out of the shower. It has become very obvious he is interested in seeing me naked. I haven't made a big deal out of it, I just go along with him. What is the right way to handle this? He also takes every opportunity to be undressed in front of me.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hi, thanks for asking.
In my opinion you should use this behaviour as a teachable moment to talk to him about privacy and sexuality.
Ask him what he think and why he does this behaviour. Also discuss with him which behaviours are private and should not be done in front of other and should not intrude when others are doing it.
If he still does it then you just ignore this, try to keep the bathroom locked when you take a shower, walk away when he undresses in front of you.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural paediatrician
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How To Treat Abnormal Behavior In A Child?

Hi, thanks for asking. In my opinion you should use this behaviour as a teachable moment to talk to him about privacy and sexuality. Ask him what he think and why he does this behaviour. Also discuss with him which behaviours are private and should not be done in front of other and should not intrude when others are doing it. If he still does it then you just ignore this, try to keep the bathroom locked when you take a shower, walk away when he undresses in front of you. I hope I have helped you Thank you Dr. Meera Kotecha Developmental and Behavioural paediatrician