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Is Flashing Themselves And Touching Private Parts Normal In Kids?

My grandson is has been having some issues with flashing himself (along with his younger cousin who lives in the same house). They have had 2 instances where they would drop their pants outside at play. They have also had a couple of instances where they were taking baths and one touched the others private parts.....should we be concern? My husband says they are kids experimenting sexuality? Is this true?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Kids are normally curious to discover their private parts and the private parts of others. It is the role of the parents not to panic or shout at them but to explain in easy words the meaning of privacy and that no one should see or touch their private parts. It is also not recommended that children take bath together while naked, they could wear a swim suit for example or take bath separately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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Is Flashing Themselves And Touching Private Parts Normal In Kids?

Hi, Kids are normally curious to discover their private parts and the private parts of others. It is the role of the parents not to panic or shout at them but to explain in easy words the meaning of privacy and that no one should see or touch their private parts. It is also not recommended that children take bath together while naked, they could wear a swim suit for example or take bath separately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman