Posted: 08/16/07 - 10:36 Post subject: Masturbation is normal
It is fairly common for young children to masturbate. Society finds this inapropriate in public so it is important to point out to your child that, just like nose picking, it is not something we do around aother people.
At the same time it is important not to make your child feel that the act of masterbation itself is wrong. Perhaps saying something like: "Masturbation feels good doesn't it? But that is something people do in private - I'd prefer it if you went into your room to do that." If the behaviour persists treat it as you would any other socially inappropaite behaviour.
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