Hi, I have a 7 year old daughter...recently I have found her rubbing her genitalia under the blankets and through her under pants. I have also showed my husband whilst she doesn’t know we are watching, we are both concerned but unsure how to approach the situation as she easily becomes upset when she thinks she’s in trouble. I know this is a normal part of life but i didn’t expect this at 7, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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It's normal at any age, all that's needed is to have a gentle chat with her about this being a private activity (ie, in your bedroom or bathroom) and hygiene (ie, wash your hands after.
You'll probably need to remind her when you notice her doing it.
Just tell her to do it in her room and not in front of others.
As long as she is in her bedroom and understands it’s a private thing there is nothing to worry about.
As the others have said, it’s completely normal. Try not to over react to it and ask her to do it in her bedroom if you find her doing it in a common area of the house
Totally normal, don't make it a big deal. Just gently have the discussion that it's a thing to do in private.
Why couldnt you just tell him? Not implying anything so please don't think that but why did you both need to see it?
It's normal and I really hope you don't tell her you both watched her do it.