My Child's Obsession

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I think this exploring is somewhat normal. When my son was 5 years old, he shamefully admitted to me that he looked at the "Sexy Halloween Costumes" on the halloween costume website. 5 and 6 is the age that the little boys start talking about "boobies" and stuff like that. Not in an adult or sexual way, but in a kid way. I don't think you should allow him to search these things, but try to discuss what he is hearing from the boys in school (if he can and will discuss it).

Kids are especailly curious about the differences at that age. I remember my NT son talking about how I had my period in his Kindergarten class. The teacher laughed and told me how much sensitive stuff she hears every day.

That said, I would want to talk about how "people don't like thier butts to be looked at, so leave it to the pictures. It makes people uncomfortable when we look at their private parts."

I'll put this one into the "control and direct" column. Teach him time, place, and context. Because his searches could lead him to places on the internet not meant for youngsters, set a rule that you MUST be helping him if he's going to search on the internet. In fact, that is probably a good rule, period. My 10 year old daughter still has to ask permission before she googles anything - she just has no idea what terms might take her places she really does not want to go.

All parents get tested on learning how to let go of assumptions and discomfort with certain taboos, but I think us parents to AS kids get that lesson in spades.

I love kids! I wouldn't really be sure how to handle that either but I wouldn't freak out too much (at least it's just the butts!). My 3 year old has been fascinated with breasts for some time now, but I just laugh about it, not much I can do and I doubt he'll grow out of it... ever.

My daughter has a fascination with babies/pregnancy that's been going on for about a year now, so far no really difficult questions that I haven't been able to answer with juuust enough info.

It really useful for me, thanks for the info that you guys have been discussing.