Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello, I ve just got call from my daughter s teacher that she was caught masturbating in her class. She is 11 y.o. and coming from school in 20 min. How should I talk to her? Thank you
Hi, Masturbation is common in this age and often, can be taken as normal, although sometimes it occurs as part of a psychological disorder. Just be calm, ask what happened, and give mental and emotional support to her as she is already frightened and feeling guilty. Never use any form of abuse. We can convince her regarding inappropriateness of the circumstance in a friendly and phases manner. Since here this happened in an inappropriate circumstance, we have to search thoroughly for any cause. Masturbation of unusual severity or inappropriate circumstances be a manifestation of sexual abuse by someone, accidental exposure to adults having sex, or behavior like porn watching. Kindly take her to a child psychologist, as they are experts in dealing with such situation and can reveal any such cause. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.