Instead, i taught them that masturbation has health benefits and is part of healthy sexuality. First of all, if you're reading this, you know masturbation is normal and (pretty much) everyone does it Find out how you can talk to your child, tween or teen about masturbation, especially if you never had these conversations with your parents when you were growing up. I have let my daughter know that as a woman myself i understand that certain physical things feel good and that if she chooses to spend time with herself in that manner, it's ok. She was upset when i found out and said she was worried what i would think of her but she seems totally fine since. Okay, think what you want about the title of this blog, but exactly how much time have you spent through your parenting years talking to your child about masturbation
Take a moment and think. Why children masturbate young kids touch themselves primarily for two reasons The first is for pleasure In the beginning stages starting between ages 3 and 5, kids are exploring their bodies. Parents teach their kids about masturbation, and we're so glad this isn't us it's all about teaching kids to be, um, independent. Talking to your daughter rather than attempting to discourage her from engaging in masturbation entirely, use this as an opportunity to teach her about her body, and about privacy and safety concepts.
Often parents will stop them from doing it in front of other people, but many children continue to masturbate on their own In fact, experts recommend that parents teach children that it's normal for people to touch their sex organs for pleasure — but that it should be done in private.
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