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How To Get Rid Of Guilt Feeling?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Question: My 11 1/2 year old daughter came to me crying that she touched the penis of our neighbor's son when changing his diaper the other week while babysitting. She said she just wanted to see what a penis felt like as everyone at school is always talking about sex. She said she didn't think and just did it. She's never done anything like that before, and she's the best babysitter in our neighborhood. This is very out of character and frankly, it confuses the hell out of me. She said after she did that she felt extremely guilty and doesn't know what to do about it. Other than explain to her that this is wrong, what else should I do? i don't want to chastise her into thinking she's some awful person, I know kids can be curious and do stupid things that an adult mind would never consider... help!
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Babysitter Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for your question. Your daughter expressed a very natural and normal curiosity. There is truly nothing for her or you to feel guilty about. You have to explain to her that the curiosity she felt is normal and she should in no way feel guilty. It is also a great opportunity to encourage her to come to you when she has questions, sexual or otherwise, and reassure her that you will never judge her, no matter what the question.
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How To Get Rid Of Guilt Feeling?

Brief Answer: Babysitter Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for your question. Your daughter expressed a very natural and normal curiosity. There is truly nothing for her or you to feel guilty about. You have to explain to her that the curiosity she felt is normal and she should in no way feel guilty. It is also a great opportunity to encourage her to come to you when she has questions, sexual or otherwise, and reassure her that you will never judge her, no matter what the question.