3 yr old Playing with Himself?
Help - Im really embarased. Lol Jo xxxx.
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Totally normal. Just explain to him that it isn't proper to do that in front of people. If you don't make a big deal out of it, it won't be a problem. My son did the same exact thing, this is how I handled it. After a couple of reminders he got the idea.
Kids do that at this age, so its not just him!
The best way to handle it is not to make such a big fuss, tell him that's not something we do, but don't make it to fussy, don't tell him its bad, or wrong, because then he'll never want to touch it, even to use the bathroom!
It's the best i can offer i'm afraid! good luck!
I've read about this in a magazine before
I think the answer was that it's just normal..
they are curious when they're young and they don't really understand why bits and bobs are there lol
give him something to play with like a toy to stop him fiddling, he might get worms that way or something.
I wish that I could say he will grow out of this,but he wont.In fact when he becomes a teenager he will walk the streets with one hand down the front of his trousers.
Tell him to do it in private or at night in bed. That it offends some people if he does it in public, but thats its really ok. Mostly everybody does it. Its normal. Don't give him a complex about it.
Thats mainly how my mom handled the situation.
This is just normal behavior. My little girl between ages 3 and 4 would rub herself a lot. All their other body parts are easily accessible, and they are just curious. What my Dr suggested was to tell that was private and she can do it in her room, but not with the family while watching a movie, etc. There were times I told her that and she went to her room! She is 4.5 now and is doing it less.
My 2 yr old son grabs and pulls on himself whenever the opportunity presents. I think they are just curious. And it probably feels good too.
Thats normal, I have 2 sons, my oldest did it and my 3 year old is doing it now when ever his is naked.
My son has had his hand on his "you know what" since he took his first breath. He is 8 now. Dont worry he's fine. I just constantly have to remind him to "let go of it" it wont fall off . haha Most of the time , I think he doesnt even realize he is doing it. I have a 1 year old little girl and as soon as her diaper is off her hand go straight to "there". Its very normal. Just remind him.
I'm not being funny but I used to do it too at that age and it used to drive my mum wild. Don't punish him, perhaps just explain that there is time and place and it's not to be done in public. I wouldn't try to stop him doing it at home - he'll do it behind your back. Don't forget that at his age he is just doing something that feels nice.
Hell, I'm 65 and I still do it! It's natural!!
it is completely normal. My neighbor does it all the time and he is 5 or 6. and thats a little old, i think, he still sucks his thumb too.
Its perfectly normal, don't worry. My son started doing it around 18 months and still does it now (hes 5). When he does it at home then i say nothing, he's just exploring his body. If he happens to do it when we are out then I just explain that no-one wants to see his willy here, could he wait until he gets home to do that. It works fine and it shows him there is nothing to be embarrassed about.
It is normal according to Freud.
its natural.. dont make a big thing of it. that will make it worse..
It's normal; how do you think they learn? (lol) but when I was a kid my mom would tell me to "sit like a gentleman",(with my hands away from there, lol.)
I have two boys. and seriously, it's completely normal. I read up on it when my oldest boy was about two (it was embarassing!!) but I read that it is normal and (get this.) they do it because it feels good! I know it's weird, but I wouldn't worry about it; just keep reminding him that it's not polite. he'll get over the fascination with "it" soon enough.
That is totally normal.. Just let him know that he does not need to do it in front of anyone.
i always told my son weiner time was for the bedroom only, and left it at that.
There is nothing sexual about a child doing this. All they know is it feels nice. It has been documented that little girls rock in their nappies just cause it feels nice. You need to explain to him that what he is doing is perfectly normal and never make him feel bad or dirty. He just needs to know that certain things are not done in public.
LOL. My nephew is exactly the same. He even told his mother (my sister) how nice it felt. I LMAO Boys will be Boys
It is natural for all little kids to be curious.Maybe it comforts him.
All little boys do this, but it might be a good idea for him to to told that this is something you do not do in company?
Its a bit like picking your nose, you don't make a exhibition of it!
its normal for a child that age, they are just exploring, curious about their body. don't worry! just explain that its not right to do that in front of people etc. the curiosity will go away sooner than you think!
Totally normal but completely understand that it's embarrassing. Just make sure he's got proper trousers on when other people are around so he doesn't have "access." I wouldn't worry about him becoming a pervert or anything. Here is a really smart article from a pediatrician about the topic that might make you feel better!
Girl or boy, this is quite normal at this age. My daughter volunteered
that it tickles (at 3) without any questions asked. She never was
punished nor told that the habit was nasty or wrong. It wore off after
a short time, at least openly.
This is normal for all kids this age. They are just starting to feel sensation in that part of the body, and touching feels good to him. Some children also will do this if they are bored and have nothing to occupy themselves with. Whenever you catch him doing this just remind him that " .we don't play with our private parts." and then give him something else to have in his hand. Give him a toy to hold, or a wash cloth if you are in the bath, or move him to a new activity if he is anywhere else.
Hi there,
I wouldn't worry about it, most if not all kids go through the stage where they start to explore their own bodies. This is very normal and will wear off after a while as long as you don't make too much of a fuss about it. In the meantime there is not really much you can do about it I'm afraid.
Hope this helps.
This is quite normal for both genders.
MY 4 year old does this and its really embarassing. I've been told that they stop this by 6
At a certain age (I think around that age) boys are starting to learn themselves.
When he is in the tub you can just say "Yes, that's your pee-pee" and gradually stop him from doing it by saying telling him (very calmly) "Don't do that, you can hurt yourself" or something like that. lol
He has no clue what he is doing, he is just realizing that "it feels funny" when he touch himself. If you let him continue he will think it's okay and start doing it more in public. On the other hand, it you make a huge deal (to him) over it he will think he is doing something really bad. So, calmly tell him when he does it "that's a no, no".
its normal
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