Is it appropriate to bathe with your child?

In general, if both parent and child are OK with bathing together, it’s likely just fine to continue doing so. And most of the time, your kids will definitely let you know when they’re no longer OK with it — and it’s usually about the same time as when they decide they no longer want to be naked around you.

What age should I stop bathing with my son?

Richard Beyer, a psychologist in California, suggests that we should not shower with our child after they reach school age. That’s is around 5 years old, but most kids don’t even know how to scrub and soap properly at this age. Many children will need longer to learn.

Do you bathe your kids together?

Some families are more modest, some never bathe together, and some do for a long time. In any regard, more important is what you teach your child about their body and yours, about consent and respect, and how you instill in them the confidence to love their bodies and also, protect them.

Is it time to stop bathing with your shy child?

When we probed further on this one, we got some really interesting comments. Los of people said that once it was obvious your child is embarrassed or shy then it’s probably time to stop bathing with them – but the age when that happens varies.

Should you let your kids shower with you?

“If your child still wants to shower with you at a later age — say beyond 8 years or so — there might be some underlying fear or other issue that might need to be addressed,” Spanier notes. In that case, further conversation or discussion regarding the situation would be warranted.

Is a shared bath or open shower right for your child?

Not only is there nothing wrong with that, but a shared bath or open shower is also often a necessity for a parent struggling to get free time or caregiving alone. Done right, the family shower can provide an effective forum for a child to wash independently and learn a bit about body anatomy while becoming comfortable with their own body.