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5 yr old boys playing "touch privates" game?
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Anonymous
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I thin everyone should chill just a bit.
yes the behavior needs to stop and it will get him in trouble particularly in kindergarten. But it's normal and happens ALL the time. What OP describes isn't the hypersexuality that's a sign of abuse. Sounds like OP's DS has some impulse control issues, not unusual in boys this age, and while it needs to be dealt with, it's not a huge warning sign of awfulness behind the scenes. |
Anonymous
| I don't think it happens all the time, PP. I have a son. He never did this. He never encountered it at school. |
Anonymous
| I'm not saying it happens with every kid. But it is quite common, if you do some research. And while the behavior should be redirected, I think people over-react. |
Anonymous
| 13:24 I know it's common. (12:49 here.) But what concerns me is that he's disregarding parents and apparently the pediatrician, too. The children I know who've done this stop when caught. I don't think suggesting she call her pediatrician and possible talk with a psychologist for context is overreacting. These days this type of behavior can be complicated at school and socially. |
Anonymous
| I don't think there's anything wrong with telling your son that he will get kicked out of kindergarten if he engages in this kind of behavior. OP, what makes you feel like you'll regret saying this later? I only ask because I used a similar tactic with my DS recently (regarding a different behavior) and it seemed to nip the problem in the bud. |
Anonymous
"These days" this behavior can be complicated? It NEVER was acceptable. You're right-this child needs help. |