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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry for the grief you are getting OP. I agree with the feedback you have received regarding trying to help her understand that this is pretty normal behaviour for a boy his age. My kids are simiilar. Explain to her what kind of response  would work best to discourage the behaviour - you'd had some great suggestions from PPs on this. I think being overly punitive sends a message that could lead to a sense of shame, so obviously it is important to be calm and give a firm but loving explanation about respecting other peoples' bodies. If the AP's mother thinks that hitting would be an appropriate response, I think this tells you that there is a cultural difference in approach to this issue. It is true that the AP could have had a traumatic experience in the past that makes her particularly sensitive, but it could also be that she was raised in a culture that has stronger taboos about private parts. So it might seem like an over-reaction to us, but in her culture that might not be the case. I hope you can find a way past this, good luck.[/quote]

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