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fallon · 05-16-2008, 12:59 PM

my son grabs his penis the minute his diaper comes off...it's not sexual, it's just feels good. Children have no concept of "sexual" feelings

Dadu2004 · 05-16-2008, 01:23 PM

I agree with you Cthru. I'm getting the fact that it's ok, and have her do it in the privacy of her own bedroom....however, if it's "normal behavior", why don't we hear more about it? I've never discussed this issue before with anyone, and have never met parents who had a kid who does this. And, of all of the people that her mother and I have talked to about it, they all find it strange...not normal.

musicmom · 05-16-2008, 01:26 PM

It sounds like she may have gas and touches her tummy because she doesn't know what it is.

Trina · 05-16-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sarushjr

I agree with you Cthru. I'm getting the fact that it's ok, and have her do it in the privacy of her own bedroom....however, if it's "normal behavior", why don't we hear more about it? I've never discussed this issue before with anyone, and have never met parents who had a kid who does this. And, of all of the people that her mother and I have talked to about it, they all find it strange...not normal.

I've been on parenting message boards for 11+ years, and this topic has come up again and again. I would also guess that some people are too embarrassed to talk about it or openly admit their kids did this because masturbation is often viewed as a taboo topic.

HappyMomma · 05-16-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Trina

I would also guess that some people are too embarrassed to talk about it or openly admit their kids did this because masturbation is often viewed as a taboo topic.

I agree.

(Trina, would you please be in charge of answering threads for me today?

)

Trina · 05-16-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyMomma

I agree.

(Trina, would you please be in charge of answering threads for me today?

)

LOL!

fallon · 05-16-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trina

I've been on parenting message boards for 11+ years, and this topic has come up again and again. I would also guess that some people are too embarrassed to talk about it or openly admit their kids did this because masturbation is often viewed as a taboo topic.

exactly what I would believe

Cthru · 05-16-2008, 02:17 PM

I sent you a pm sarushjr

musicmom · 05-16-2008, 02:18 PM

My children must be odd because I have never caught any of mine doing this. I don't remember doing it as a child.

Dadu2004 · 05-16-2008, 02:19 PM

Thank you Cthru...i can't send PM's back yet because I'm a new user.

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