So, my 4yo is exposing himself... HELP

Princess Tallywagon

I just walked in on my 4yo playing w/ his little sister and I stood out of sight trying to see what they were doing because they were really quiet. Then, I saw that he was laying down and pulling him pants down to show his penis to her.

I am freaking out. I know kids are curious about their bodies, but I did snap at him because I was so surprised at what was hapening. Then I told him that his penis is his private part, and that he shouldn't do that. 

 Is this normal? Anyone have experience with this? Help please. 

nonajean

I have a 3.5 yo boy and 7 mo girl... I think it's normal, but that would have startled me too!  I would just say "It's not polite to show people your penis, if you want to see it you should go in the bathroom for some private time" or something along those lines.  My son had an erection when he was sitting on the potty the other day and called me in, saying "Look!  My pee pee has power!"  They're just intrigued by their privates and assume that other people are too.

Ah, boys!