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How much talk of penis size and of touching is typical for a 6 year old?

by bevblu, Aug 27, 2009 10:09PM
I recently overheard my 6 year old son talking to my 8 year old (Autistic) son in the bath.  He was describing a camp friend's penis as smaller than his with 3 bumps on the top.  He then told my 8 year old that his penis can grow very big and said he would show him.  I walked in casually and interrupted and my 6 year old quickly covered up a huge erection.  When I walked out again he resumed the same subject and asked my 8 year old if he wants to touch his (my 6 year old's) penis, and then asked about him touching his bum (buttocks.)  He also offered to help make my 8 year old's penis grow.  I walked back in and stayed in and casually mention that we keep our hands to ourselves in the bath.  I can understand the interest in size but the talk of touching greatly concerned me.  Is this typical at this age?  Should I be concerned?
Member Comments (3)

by margypops, Aug 29, 2009 05:20PM
It may be a good idea to let them bathe seperately, but I think some of this sort of behavior is fairly normal amongst children so dont make too big a deal, just be aware especialy as the 8 year old is Autistic you wre correct in saying he should keep his hands to himself. .

by specialmom, Aug 29, 2009 09:28PM
I would want to know about the friend at camp.  Why does he know so much about his  parts?  and the making it big and showing his brother . . .

My boys are 4 and 5 and boys DO talk about size and all but usually very innocently.  

It is most likely nothing---- but the description of the kid at camp's  . . .

I would't bathe them together and I think your 6 year old needs the old talk.  We don't talk about our penis or touch it in front of people.  Period.  

by wilson49332, Sep 02, 2009 11:09AM
Hi,

As a child social worker, I can tell you that this is partly normal behavior. Other users are correct, I would have them bathe separately, they are too old to be together at this point.

I might inquire a bit more into the camp incident, as it may be signs of possible abuse from a counselor, but it seems as though this is an isolated case and thus is not the case.

Just the talk alone and monitoring his behavior from now one would be good. Make sure he knows that this talk is wrong, and talk with him about how our body parts are not something we talk about or show to others.
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