![]() I’m glad that you asked your son if someone has “taught” him these behaviors and while he denied that, it does remain a question to explore in order to assess any risks in his own life. Taking pictures of the activity does add an additional concern. I recognize the pictures were found on his Nintendo but it is worth checking out the possibility that his friend introduced these activities. I am wondering if you have other reasons to believe that this was exclusively your son’s idea. ![]() I’d like you to also look at our warning signs that a child has been abused, and to note whether you’ve seen any other signs in your son or for that matter, in his friend. Even without knowing which child initiated this behavior, and how the child who was the “follower” reacted and felt about this, I do know that this is sexually harmful behavior. Please review our warning signs that a child may be at-risk to harm another child. Our resources on sexual behavior problems in youth can further help inform you. It is important that these behaviors be taken very seriously, as you’re doing. ![]() You are right this is not age-appropriate sexual play between children. This is one of the difficult tasks of parenting – recognizing when there is a potential problem and reacting to that with healthy and protective responses.
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