When it comes to conversation topics, discussing “private parts” definitely doesn’t top the list of enjoyable subjects. I mean, really, who wants to chat about that? It’s amusing online, but when it’s your child’s antics causing a stir at school, it suddenly loses its charm.
Picture this: my son, a lively kindergartner, decided to pull down his pants during a bathroom break at school, just as a teacher happened to peek in. Cue panic mode! Teachers, principals, and even his chill mom were all a bit frazzled.
We had to hold a serious parent-teacher conference to address this behavior. As a parent, I want my son to be respectful and follow rules, and knowing when to keep his private parts hidden is a crucial part of that. After all, we all want to raise kids who can navigate life without getting into trouble, right?
Despite my efforts to explain acceptable behavior during bath time chats, it was clear I needed to revisit the conversation. So, I sat down with him for “The Talk.”
Our Conversation
Me: “Hey buddy, do you know what a penis is?”
5-year-old: “No.”
Me: “What do you call your privates?”
5-year-old: “Privates.”
Me: “Anything else?”
5-year-old: “My peep.”
Me: “Exactly! Just like we call farts ‘toots’ because it’s nicer. The real name is ‘penis.’ Can you say ‘penis’?”
5-year-old: “Pee-nis.”
Me: “Great job! Now, do you remember getting in trouble at school?”
5-year-old: “Yes.”
Me: “What happened?”
5-year-old: “I didn’t follow directions.”
Me: “Right, and what did you do?”
5-year-old: “I did unpublic things.”
Me: “Unpublic? What do you mean?”
5-year-old: “I showed my privates.”
Me: “Why?”
5-year-old: “Because everyone was goofing around.”
Me: “Just you, then?”
5-year-old: “Yeah.”
Me: “Okay, so when is it alright to take your penis out?”
5-year-old: “I dunno.”
Me: “You can figure it out! What about when you go potty?”
5-year-old: “Yeah!”
Me: “And when you’re taking a bath?”
5-year-old: “Right!”
Me: “Good. There’s one more time.”
5-year-old: “What?”
Me: “When you change your clothes.”
5-year-old: “Got it!”
Me: “Why can’t you show your penis to others?”
5-year-old: “I don’t know.”
Me: “Because it’s private. If I showed mine in public, I’d go to jail. Do you want that?”
5-year-old: “No!”
Me: “Exactly. So, who can you show your penis to?”
5-year-old: “Just me.”
Me: “Perfect.”
5-year-old: “What if someone asks?”
Me: “You say no, right?”
5-year-old: “Yeah!”
Me: “Awesome. So when can you take it out?”
5-year-old: “Going potty, taking a bath, and getting dressed.”
Me: “Proud of you! Are you going to show anyone your penis again?”
5-year-old: “Never again, Dad. I promise.”
And there you have it! With a little humor and some important lessons, I hope my son will keep his pants on from now on. While I might not be ready for all the conversations ahead, at least this one is behind us.
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Summary: The article discusses a humorous yet important conversation between a father and his son about appropriate behavior regarding his private parts, emphasizing the significance of understanding boundaries and privacy in a light-hearted manner.