Many parents observe behaviors in their children that make them realize that sexual identity formation has begun in the preschool period. This may sometimes manifest itself through interest in one's own genitals, sometimes with interest in the opposite sex, and sometimes with sexually themed games. Again, most parents are surprised or even alarmed by their child's curiosity about sexuality. However, the increase in sexual curiosity with the development of sexual identity, which begins at the age of 2-3, is a very expected and common situation. First of all, we need to understand that sexual curiosity is a perfectly normal and acceptable curiosity. Why should it be surprising that children, who are curious about even the simplest button, button, cover or door, are curious about a part of their own body?
Families may be uncomfortable talking to children about sexuality or because of their children's curiosity about sexuality, and may react negatively. The feelings experienced by parents when they notice sexual curiosity in their young children may first be confusion and difficulty in understanding, then feeling restless and angry. The shame that accompanies all these emotions is a common feeling felt by almost all parents.
Parents may avoid talking about this issue because they do not know the feeling of shame and how to explain it. The fact that the child does not ask questions also puts parents at ease. However, it is necessary to give correct information to the child whether he asks questions or not. Giving sexual education to children greatly satisfies children's curiosity about this subject, and most importantly, it protects them from misinformation that they can create with their own imagination. Accurate information received in childhood continues its facilitating effect even in adult life. In addition, it is essential information for the child to know his own body correctly, to protect it and to learn its limits.
Reproductive organs, just like other parts of the body, should be taught to children with their real names. Just as we do not call the nose a pipe or the mouth a box, we should not give other names to the penis and varijna. The child should be given the opportunity to correctly recognize his biological structure. Sexual education generally begins after the age of 2, at a time corresponding to teaching toilet habits. During this training, the child It is important to give clear and concise answers to these questions. If the question he is curious about includes information beyond his age, you can say that you will keep this question for now and talk to him when he is a little older. Sexual education is not a one-time event, it is an ongoing process appropriate to age and development. Finally, you can benefit from the resources below; it will be much easier to tell a story, especially in preschool periods when abstract thinking is not developed.
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