0-3 years old:
Although it is not the time to explain sexual knowledge to children at this stage, respecting children's privacy and hygiene is the initial sex education. For example, don't let children urinate everywhere, don't tease their genitals, don't laugh, and don't change diapers in front of outsiders. ...
3 to 4 years old:
Children will gradually establish gender awareness, and there will be behaviors such as watching their parents take a bath, go to the toilet, and look at their peers' bodies, which indicates that children's psychological development has entered an important stage of self-cognition. They will observe the differences between men and women in some parts of their bodies and compare their bodies with those of their parents.
If the child has the above behavior, parents should not rudely prohibit or evaluate "shame" or "uncivilized", but can adapt to the child's development needs and satisfy the child's "curiosity" about the body.
4 to 5 years old:
Children at this stage are often curious about the question "Where am I from?". Never say "found in the garbage", because it will not only hurt children's sense of security, but also miss a good opportunity for sex education. The mother should tell the child generously: "You came out of the mother's stomach". I don't need to explain in detail.
Children will also be curious, "Why do boys pee standing and girls pee squatting?" It can be explained as follows: "Because men and women are different, boys have little brothers and it is convenient to stand;" Girls have little sisters, which is very comfortable. "Strengthen children's gender awareness.
5 to 6 years old:
After the age of 5, children break away from "self-centeredness" and begin to accept social rules and learn to integrate into groups. This stage is a good opportunity for children to learn to respect other people's bodies, protect privacy and help them establish physical boundaries.
Children may also experience some gender games, such as giving birth, raising children, getting married and even kissing. Parents and teachers should not make a mountain out of a molehill. Children will develop gender roles in the game without special interference.
Note: Masturbation will happen to children of all ages. There are many reasons for children's masturbation: the underwear is too tight and the external genitals itch unsanitary, which leads to the satisfaction in the itching process and then turns into habitual action; Growing up feeling lonely, unloved, etc.
In essence, children's masturbation behavior is curiosity, thirst for knowledge and physiological needs, and has not risen to the level of morality and ethics. Therefore, parents need more attention and care, and use gentle words to teach and correct.