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What Can We Do About a Two-year Old Girl Sexual Behavior

We've adopted a girl 6 months ago from Kazakhstan. She is 25months old now. She is a very happy and smart child and everything is normal for her. However, in the past few weeks, we notice that she has developed an unpleasant and sexual behavior. She kisses & hugs a doll and then puts the doll on the floor, then she sets on top of the doll and rubs her provide area against the doll. She seems to get pleasure from doing that. When we see that each time, we can divert her attention away. She is ok. However, when she is along, she does it again. We don't know what that is and don't know how to handle it. We are also very concerned but shamed to talk to other people or even doctor about that. Please let us know what we can and need to do at this moment. Thank you!
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242606 tn?1243782648
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The behavior cannot be regarded as common among children her age, and is indicative of some exposure to inappropriate conduct, but does not necessarily predict problematic behavior in the future.
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Thank you for the information already provided. We are very self-conscious on this issue. We never watch any movies or videos that have sexual contents. However, we don
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242606 tn?1243782648
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Your daughter clearly has been exposed to sexual behavior to which she should not have been exposed and is simulating this behavior. It may be reinforcing because of the pleasurable sensation she receives from it. While very young children do not tend to be focused so much on the genital area as a source of physical pleasure, it does not mean that such sensations are absent. One thing to be alert about is whether she is somehow being exposed to inappropriate scenes. For example, this can occur via movies or videos or copying other children's behavior. Children do not simply think up such behavior on their own. They mimic things they have seen. In regard to managing the behavior, focus on distracting her with other pursuits. While it might make you self-conscious, it is sensible to discuss it with her pediatrician as well. It's important to be open with the pediatrician about things if he/she is to be the greatest help to your daughter.
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