Discipline for inappropriate humping

[Anonymous]

People jump to sexual abuse really easily on here. I think he is probably replicating something he saw from a friend, in media of some kind, or in life. I mean, our dog humps like mad and my kids observe it. He’s 7 not 4.

I would tell him it’s normal to want to touch those parts but that it is private and he should not be touching anyone or letting anyone touch his private parts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its not normal. He might be sexually abused. Please talk to him.

This!

[Anonymous]

I think 7-8 was peak age for inappropriate genital grabbing for my kid, who was definitely not abused (this was during covid).

I would probably be upset enough that I would push him away and yell, but I have an extremely low tolerance for anything that crosses my boundaries physically. I would probably feel bad, but also OK that he got a reaction that shows he cannot do that. Then later would have a calmer talk.

Going forward I would give him more privacy and modesty. Let him dress himself. He doesn’t need to be naked around you under a blanket or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would be concerned he is being abused, even by another child at school, or watching inappropriate content.

It’s typically an adult the child knows who is abusive. There’s too little we know to make a judgment call. Call the pediatrician.

[Anonymous]

Sick

[Anonymous]

He humped YOUR leg OP?? That is very inappropriate and it’s not about shaming kids for masturbating. My three year old would touch herself and we told her it was fine but that it was private. A 7 year old should absolutely know that humpibg his mother’s leg is wrong and creepy. You need to have some very open and honest conversations with kid asap and probably send him to therapist.