[1] [3] The behavior is labeled a disorder when the child forms a habit", "but there is very little evidence to suggest it's healthy for their development

", "Is my child masturbating too much? Is sexual touching in same age kids abuse? Is this little girl sexually harming another little girl? My best friend's child is abusing other kids ", "seen predominantly in infants and toddlers ", "Toddlers touching their bits - MadeForMums", "2020 My daughter was sexual with a younger child

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On a more serious note", "Gratification disorder - Wikipedia", "Genital play is a common early childhood behavior of genital exploration distinct from autoerotic stimulation

[1] Most pediatricians agree that masturbation is both normal and common behavior in children at some point in their childhood ", "Child sexuality - Wikipedia", "and [1] Though genital play may rarely evolve directly into masturbation", "2007; Stop It Now", "even children", "It's normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels) [1] [3] The behavior is labeled a disorder when the child forms a habit", "but there is very little evidence to suggest it's healthy for their development

\"If a youngster seems overly sexualised - if he's trying to copy adult sexual acts or using adult language - he may have been exposed to something inappropriate

My neighbor's son acted sexually inappropriately with his sister and my son

[4] [5] \"Playing doctor\" is one example of such childhood exploration; such games are generally considered to be normal in young children

This behavior is part of a normative period of children exploring all parts of their bodies", "Gratification disorder is a rare and often misdiagnosed form of masturbatory behavior", "As children get a little older", "or the behavior of stimulating of one's own genitals", "Is my 3 year old's sexual behavior normal? - Stop It Now", "\"If a little one is masturbating constantly", "Tip Sheet: Age-Appropriate Sexual Behavior | Stop It Now", "Genital play - Wikipedia", "\" says Polly Carmichael