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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is what I would say to my 7 yo (who knows how babies are made):

The finger in the hole probably represents penis in the vagina.  Now, that kind of stuff is EXTREMELY personal, and the gesture can get you into a TON OF TROUBLE.  Do you see mature responsible grownups doing that?  (No. Because it is so personal and obnoxious, that adults know it's a powerfully rude thing to do!)  It can certainly get adults into trouble, too.

If someone did that gesture to make other people uncomfortable or nervous or threatened, then they made a terrible mistake and they need to apologize.  It can be the kind of thing that a bully might do.  Sex is personal. Penises and vaginas are personal. Don't make people sweat or nervous by making that gesture. It's just not right.

And then ask:  Is this kid a good kid who just made a mistake?  Or does he do this kind of thing all the time?  [Then ask what else he does, and take it from there.][/quote]

You are setting your child up for teasing if a kid does this in front of him again and he demands they apologize.  Chances are, they are not going to apologize. He should just act disinterested and walk away. [/quote]

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