Also, teach your child which parts are private (parts covered by a swimming suit).Įvaluate your family's respect for modesty. Understand why your child has a special name for the body part but teach the proper name, too. Making up names for body parts may give the idea that there is something bad about the proper name. Teach children proper names for all body parts, including names such as genitals, penis, vagina, breasts, buttocks, and private parts. Occurs frequently and cannot be redirectedĬauses emotional or physical pain or injury to themselves or othersīody Safety Teaching Tips for Parents Parents should begin to teach their children about body safety between the ages of 3 to 5. Sexual behavior problems in young children include any act that: Sexual behavior problems may pose a risk to the safety and well-being your child and other children and can signal physical or sexual abuse or exposure to sexual activity. Parents also need to know when a child's sexual behavior appears more than harmless curiosity. Looking at or touching a peer's or new sibling's genitals Touching/masturbating genitals in public or private Also, remind your child to always tell you or another trusted grown-up if anyone ever touches his or her private parts. When these behaviors happen, try to redirect your child's attention to more appropriate behavior by saying something such as, "Grown-ups do that in private, and you should, too." Reinforce that children should respect each other, and it is not OK to touch anyone else's private parts. What's Normal? Here's a list of what pediatricians say is normal, common sexual behavior in 2 through 6-year-olds. Here's some information and tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help you tell the difference between "normal" sexual behaviors and behaviors that may signal a problem. As children grow older, they will need guidance in learning about these body parts and their functions. It can be easy for parents to talk with their children about the differences between right and wrong, but it is often more difficult for parents to talk with their children about sexual development.Īt a very young age, children begin to explore their bodies by touching, poking, pulling, and rubbing their body parts, including their genitals.
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