Question about 6 year "flashing" and other stuff...please help?

Question

My 6 year old niece slept over this past weekend and after she left, I heard my 2 year old use the word "boobies." I asked him where he heard it and he wouldnt say. My son who will be 4 next week was in the room and said "Oh, Kara showed pulled up her shirt and told us "boobies."

Do you think I should say something to her mom about it?

Answer 1

Yep, I think you should tell her.  I wouldn't read too much into it because i think all kids compare their differences at some time or another.  And, by age six, she's probably curious and her mom has told her those are boobies.  But, her mother should probably be AWARE that this is happening so she can be on guard for the behavior.  However, in an attempt to not stir things up between you and her mother, I would play it off in conversation and laugh at it when you tell her.... as if you thought it was funny or cute.   On the upside, at least she didn't call them something else!!

Answer 2

Yes deffinatly

Answer 3

I would.

Answer 4

Yes you should tell her mother. It's probably nothing to be too concerned about, but that's definitely behavior that has me wondering  what would even give a 6 year old the idea to flash her "boobies" ? There may be something going on with your niece, that her mother may or may not be aware of.

Answer 5

that is something you really have to tell her mother... and i would not so much worry about her at the moment, but what her parents are teaching her!!! That is completely irresponsible behavior on a child's part and she should have been taught better behavior... how sad.

Answer 6

Only if you do it in a light-hearted way, appreciating the humor of the situation.

Answer 7

Definately!

Answer 8

That is learned behaviour. So either she has seen a friend or family member do it or more worryingly has seen something on TV inappropriate for her age.

Tell the mother by all means, of course if SHE is the one the girl is copying she will not be pleased for the secret to be out...

Answer 9

That is really gross. a 6 year old girl should know better than to flash her b***s let alone to little boys.

Answer 10

i would.  Someone needs to tell her its not right to flash her b***s at any age.