Parenting: The Challenge

Just hearing "sexual behavior" is enough to freak out many parents. From ages 2-6 there are some very normal and common behaviors that can be displayed by your young one. Touching their genitals in private or public, showing their genitals, standing or sitting close to someone or trying to see peers or adults naked is very normal. Most of the time it is just a phase that they will grow out of and not a cause for concern. The things to watch out for that are not appropriate are sexual behaviors when the children are four or more years apart and sexual behavior that causes physical or emotional pain. Be sure to talk with your children about their behaviors and what is and isn’t appropriate.