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My 7 year old nephew plays with his penis. will he eventually grow out of it? how do i make sure he doesn't start masturbating at this age?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Boredom: I would ignore it.If caught in action he should not be shamed but encouraged to do it in private. This can arise at random but I would be concerned that he has been a victim of sexual exploitation unless circumstances & a quiet investigation shows otherwise.

Answered 6/21/2019

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A member asked:

My 7 year old nephew plays with his penis. will he eventually grow out of it? how do i make sure he doesn't start masturbating at this age?

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