Is Sexual Curiosity Normal for Young Children?

When it comes to our children, most parents do not want to hear the phrase “sexual behavior in children," especially when the children in question are between the ages of 2 and 6.  However, a report that was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics actually offers some reassuring advice for parents that gives them a clear sense of when a child’s sexual behavior could be a signal for physical or sexual abuse, and when it is normal. This can give the parents the chance for a small lesson on appropriate behavior.

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