9 year old plays...?

Question

He plays with his genitals, his mother caught him and was very upset, spanked him and she threatened him not to do it again. Will he grow out of it? Is there a book available concerning this?

Answer 1

it  is natural dont worry

Answer 2

have most adult men you know grown out of it?

it's totally normal.  don't give him a complex by punishing him for it.  teach him that it's only appropriate in private.

Answer 3

He is probably experiencing things for himself.I dont think the mother should've got angry at him.He might need a talking to about those private things.

Answer 4

NO! if i met a parent that did this then i'd think they would be horibal >_> no he probally most likely not!

Its normal natural, and more then 70% of males do this. spanking is worse! but it is only appropriate in private.

Answer 5

it's normal all kids do it, and most do it all their life lol

Answer 6

First off, there is nothing wrong with masturbation.  I watch a girl who began masterbating at the age of 4.  At this age it is not sexual at all.  To them it just feels good.  You should never discourage this behavior.  I mean, why would you??  Everyone has a right to touch their own body and explore.  The parents need to be punished for disciplining the child.  How ridiculous!!!

Answer 7

She shouldent have spanked her kid for doing that! Its totally normal. I have read it in babybooks that its normal!! All kids do it. Just tell the child to only do it in private.

Answer 8

She shouldnt spank him he is curious

Answer 9

no it's very common in young boys at that age, he will most likely do it again, but next time in private, of fear of getting punished again.It's better if the parent had talked to him about it, as opposed to spanking him, i think that was a bit harsh.

Answer 10

This is normal for boys of all ages. Spanking and threatening is an over-reaction that will make him start to do things behind your back. This is natural for all boys. He will keep doing it until he is old and grey. As a parent, you must take this opportunity to teach and embrace open conversation about things like this now, so that you can help him mature sexually later.  Boys never outgrow this, not even as men! We have erections at birth, and everyday after that, and sometimes when we are little, this sensation calms and comforts us. Teach him the rules of respect and privacy, not how to hide how he feels, or make him feel he needs to go behind your back when it comes to his body.

Answer 11

Spank him? That is normal behavior. Trying talking to him and explaining these impulses and feelings he is having. And for the love of God yes, buy a book, but for yourself- not for him!

Answer 12

Genitals?