Teaching my girls the correct names for private parts
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Do it use the correct terminology…it doesn’t matter if you make anyone else uncomfortable.Since birth I refer to my sons penis as such. Now that he is a toddler he already understands what I am referring to when I use that term.
I think calling their parts the correct word is important. I have two little boys (2 & 4) and have always called their penis the correct name. My 4yo has asked about my things on my front. In which I tell him they're my breast. I feel like if something were to happen to them, they'll be able to tell me or someone close what happened without a guessing game. It's sad to have to think like that, but I'd rather be prepared to talk about whatever.
Thank you guys for the advice. ❤️
I just say the names very matter-of-factly. It's not weird or gross, it's a part of their body and life is much easier when they can identity and describe the parts that are bothering them. I would just start using the correct terms anyway, and try not to worry or feel self-conscious about what others think. The more you say them, the easier it will be. Sending love and luck! 💖
I decided I would be doing the same with my girl. There's so much stigma around the correct terminology, I feel like it adds to women being uncomfortable with themselves as a whole. You go, mama!
I'm firm on this too. It's a body part not a swear word- they need to come to terms with that. If they give you any problems just say hey whats more uncomfortable to you- my child knowing their correct terms OR not knowing their correct terms and the possibility of someone touching them inappropriately and never knowing
We've been using the words vulva and penis :) now they say, me penis, or me vulva, so cute 😂
As someone who has worked with kids and has taken sex abuse classes numerous times, kids need to know the real words for their private parts. It’s the best way for them to communicate to an adult if there’s ever an issue. Pee pee and potty are too vague
Penis and vulva. That’s what I use with my son. It was awkward at first to be honest, but now it just seems weird people wouldn’t be comfortable saying the proper name. It’s not something to be ashamed about.
Okay but how am I 24 years old and just now learning the proper term is vulva?! I’ve been saying vagina my whole (mature) life, but this thread made me have to Google and find the truth😂🙃
I thought peepee was for penis? .. I’ve only ever heard it used for boys.. but Lol see this is why using correct words for body parts is important! My son is 2 and knows it’s penis ! No code words
My daughter has been learning about using the potty. She says boo boo but I say it's your vagina and you use it to pee.
@Elizabeth 💯-It’s a safety thing for your kids. Knowing the correct terminology (and boundaries around touching) will help your kiddo report to you if something inappropriate ever happens.
I’m firm on this as well I think taking away the taboo from this is important and just making it normal conversation. I have two little girls (2 and 4) and I speak about their body parts as any other body part. My oldest knows she has a vagina and that daddy has a penis (when she accidentally hits him in the wrong area) I also have already started the conversation about periods when she sees me during my time if the month.