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Suggest Treatment For Behavioural Changes In The Children
Yeah. I work in a childcare facility and lately the kindergarteners have had what I would call a virus spred through there room. They are all very interested onto what is in each others pants. They ask to see each others private parts. The boys play a game they call the icky icky game and They show the girls their penis and pee a lil on there finger then wipe it on something. The girls are sticking toys in their underwear. They are extremly sneaky about it. I am just wondering if this is normal behavior. A lot of the parents are very concerned about their children.
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
Hi,
I am afraid this is not a normal behavior. Children must have seen someone doing this act may be in some cartoon show or by somebody in live. However, the behavior should be discouraged in healthy manner and children should be educated about the meaning of private parts and how to deal with them.
* First- you can help them by being trustworthy so that they can share problem or any idea regarding private parts
* Second- be honest and clearly speak about dignity and privacy of private parts
* Third- involve parents and discuss about reward and punish strategy
* Fourth- carefully observe kids from where they are getting ideas of being naked
* I must suggest calling a child psychiatrist to center if things are not manageable through simple techniques.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ammara Kaleem, Pediatrician
I am afraid this is not a normal behavior. Children must have seen someone doing this act may be in some cartoon show or by somebody in live. However, the behavior should be discouraged in healthy manner and children should be educated about the meaning of private parts and how to deal with them.
* First- you can help them by being trustworthy so that they can share problem or any idea regarding private parts
* Second- be honest and clearly speak about dignity and privacy of private parts
* Third- involve parents and discuss about reward and punish strategy
* Fourth- carefully observe kids from where they are getting ideas of being naked
* I must suggest calling a child psychiatrist to center if things are not manageable through simple techniques.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ammara Kaleem, Pediatrician
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