Isn't 8 a Little Young

Mousey Girl · 02-09-2006, 08:49 PM

Dawn is doing her best to raise 3 kids on her own. Her son just turned 8 a couple weeks ago. His b-day was hard on all of us being his first b-day without his dad. David and I have been making an effort to be there more for the kids since Jimmy's family has taken a, "leave them alone and watch them crash and burn" approach.

We just got a phone call from Dawn. After she told me what had just happened I passed the phone to David. It seems Jr had just gotten out of the shower. Her oldest, J, who is a 15 yr old girl, went to check on the kids. Jr's bedroom door was wide open. She stuck her head in to find out why he was being so quiet. He was stark naked, on his bed, ummm...playing with himself. This was not the typical kiddy playing, but full on playing. This, of course, shocked J, who told her mom, who then called us. David now gets to have, "The Talk" with Jr.

It just seems that 8 is a little young. Nickolas is 9 and hasn't (to my knowledge) attempted this yet. When he was 2ish my mom was giving him a bath when he rubbed "down there" and exclaimed, "Gammy!!! Look how big it got!!" That was pretty much the extent of his explorations.

If Jr was your kid, how would you handle it?

€uroMeinke · 02-09-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

If Jr was your kid, how would you handle it?

It seems he's handling it just fine

(sorry couldn't resist)

Not Afraid · 02-09-2006, 09:07 PM

Now, I don't have kids and only know adult males and their experiences, but isn't this normal? Some kids mature faster than others and their "plumbing" is active early on.

€uroMeinke · 02-09-2006, 09:10 PM

I think I was 5 or 6 when I discovered that certain things feel good, but it wasn't until I was about 10 or 11 before I got any - uh - results.

Capt Jack · 02-09-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I think I was 5 or 6 when I discovered that certain things feel good, but it wasn't until I was about 10 or 11 before I got any - uh - results.

yeah, that about says it

chances are another kid told him about 'it' and he was curious
no, I dont think its terribly unusual unless it becomes problematic/habitual

I dont think having a talk with him however is out of the question. even if only about the meaning of descretion

sleepyjeff · 02-09-2006, 09:12 PM

Scrathing me head wondering what everyone is talking about.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-09-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Scrathing me head wondering what everyone is talking about.

No, don't scratch. Rub.

€uroMeinke · 02-09-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Scrathing me head wondering what everyone is talking about.

Erector sets of course

Alex · 02-09-2006, 09:31 PM

According to my human sexuality class in college it isn't particularly young at all.

I'd do nothing about it beyond explaining appropriateness and shutting the door.

Mousey Girl · 02-09-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

According to my human sexuality class in college it isn't particularly young at all.

I'd do nothing about it beyond explaining appropriateness and shutting the door.

I am pretty sure that is the approach David plans on taking. I know he also plans to tell the girls that they need to knock before entering Bubba's room.

02-09-2006, 08:49 PM	#1
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	Isn't 8 a Little Young Dawn is doing her best to raise 3 kids on her own. Her son just turned 8 a couple weeks ago. His b-day was hard on all of us being his first b-day without his dad. David and I have been making an effort to be there more for the kids since Jimmy's family has taken a, "leave them alone and watch them crash and burn" approach. We just got a phone call from Dawn. After she told me what had just happened I passed the phone to David. It seems Jr had just gotten out of the shower. Her oldest, J, who is a 15 yr old girl, went to check on the kids. Jr's bedroom door was wide open. She stuck her head in to find out why he was being so quiet. He was stark naked, on his bed, ummm...playing with himself. This was not the typical kiddy playing, but full on playing. This, of course, shocked J, who told her mom, who then called us. David now gets to have, "The Talk" with Jr. It just seems that 8 is a little young. Nickolas is 9 and hasn't (to my knowledge) attempted this yet. When he was 2ish my mom was giving him a bath when he rubbed "down there" and exclaimed, "Gammy!!! Look how big it got!!" That was pretty much the extent of his explorations. If Jr was your kid, how would you handle it?
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Now, I don't have kids and only know adult males and their experiences, but isn't this normal? Some kids mature faster than others and their "plumbing" is active early on.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I think I was 5 or 6 when I discovered that certain things feel good, but it wasn't until I was about 10 or 11 before I got any - uh - results. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	According to my human sexuality class in college it isn't particularly young at all. I'd do nothing about it beyond explaining appropriateness and shutting the door.
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