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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
7 Year Old Talking About Sex
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., May 20, 2003 12:00AM
, May 20, 2003 12:00AM
Definitely talk with him about the notes. While it's not the norm to see such behavior with a child of seven, the degree of concern depends on the context (i.e., what generated the notes, what the child means by the notes, do the notes indicate some inappropriate stimulus). If the notes have anything to do with school, it might be helpful to have a discusison with the teachers and gain his/her perspective.
Member Comments (3)
by alaaron, May 24, 2003 12:00AM
Sexual knowledge and curiosity is much more prevalent in todays youth than (seemingly) the majority of society is willing to accept. Such language in your son's notes means it IS time for your to have a talk with your son about sex. He may have no working knowledge of what sex is all about, but better you explain things to him than have him hear things from his friends or experiment on his own. Ask him what he knows about it first to see if he's learned anything or if he has any misconceptions and encourage him to ask questions when you are done with your explanations. Starting an open discussion about sex with him now will increase the chances of his being safe and feeling comfortable talking with you when he is at the age that he is having sex.
by colep_2003, Jun 20, 2003 12:00AM
young age for the Birds and the bees alrighty... i would ask him What is he doing with these notes? What do they mean? if its for a girl at school...not bad age to start...i would have father come in at this roll...
by confused49, Oct 22, 2008 07:49PM
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