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Suggest Methods To Correct Child Behavior
We have one bathroom in the house. This afternoon, my son knocked on the bathroom door and said he had to go to the bathroom. I told him to come in and pulled the shower curtain closed for my privacy. While he was going to the washroom, he was leaning out of his way and trying to look around the shower curtain. I told him not to look but he persisted two more times trying to look past the shower curtain I was trying to use as a barrier for my privacy? Clearly, the child understood that he was asked not to look but persisted anyways. Is this behavior normal? Should I take my son to see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
I would like to know the age of your child.
If the child is young they are curious and can not stop themselves because of their curiosity. Its normal. Also if this is a single episode where the child has failed to respect the privacy of others then also I would suggest you ignore it.
You can try telling him social stories which include respecting others privacy.
If the child is older and has been repeatedly doing this then you may need to see a psychologist.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician
I can understand your concerns.
I would like to know the age of your child.
If the child is young they are curious and can not stop themselves because of their curiosity. Its normal. Also if this is a single episode where the child has failed to respect the privacy of others then also I would suggest you ignore it.
You can try telling him social stories which include respecting others privacy.
If the child is older and has been repeatedly doing this then you may need to see a psychologist.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
Dr. Meera Kotecha
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician
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