FRHD 2100 Lecture Notes - Non-Penetrative Sex, Underarm Hair, Pubic Hair

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Hugging, kissing, climbing on others is not cause for concern. Children should learn the basic rules of privacy, that they have autonomy over their own bodies, and distinctions between good and bad touch: middle childhood (5-8yrs) Curiosity about the genitals increases, playing doctor common between ages. Exploratory same-sex play more common than play with the other gender; does not foreshadow adult sexual orientation. Experiences aren t sexual in terms of desire or sexual gratification more about curiosity. May ask, where do babies come from? . Children may show curiosity about anatomy genitals, is common: preadolescence (9-12 yrs) Increasing preoccupation and self-consciousness with their bodies. Feel pressure to conform with peers critical for children of this age to be educated about physical and emotional changes they ll experience in puberty better informed means better able to accepted changes in a positive way.

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