My 8 yr old son wakes up with a morning erection and he can't stand it. I've explained that it's normal and it will go away after he pees. BUT he pees and it's still there, he tries BEATING it to go down, "because he can't get his clothes on". I've tried over and over explaining that it's normal and not to beat it, etc etc. Any good advice here? Any suggestions on books? Thanks!
Thanks moms for all the answers! My husband HAS sat down and explained that it's normal, etc. I was thinking about a book for the other issues that I'm sure are to come sooner rather than later. I had one for my now 14 year old, that really helped her understand all the changes. We've showed him how to redirection it, not hit it, etc. Nothing seems to work. I hate seeing him get so upset and feeling like he is abnormal (he is in therapy) and was hoping you all would have some additional insight for us. There is a whole lot more going on in this poor kids life that I didn't divulge, which could add to the distress for him.
I'm sorry, but I just about snorted my drink out my nose when I read this O..
I have an 8 yr old as well....and it's sometimes funny to see them trying to "tame" the monster! LMAO!
Teach him how to put his pants on with it pointing up and not to worry about getting it down. Wearing tighter underwear instead of boxers will help hold it in place for that. My 3 and 5 year old both do this.
You need to teach him about positioning it. Maybe take him to his Dr. and have the doctor explain to him about the ends and outs of his body. A pediatrician will know how to explain it to him in a factual way but also on a level he can understand. The frustration he feels will go away. I don't know how you discuss the body of bodily functions in your home, but he may be ashamed...Be patient and use kid gloves. Best of luck :)
Oh no! Poor kid.
My kid is 5...is this what is to come for our household?
Sorry, no advice here, but I'll be looking forward to the responses.
Growing up can be so "hard" sometimes. Sorry...just had to say it. Poor kid, tell him that hitting it is not going to help and that and do your best to give him something to distract him and of course, explain that he is growing up and his body will be doing different things that might be annoying...you can provide examples here like how it might hurt when a tooth comes in. It is temporary though. Check your library on the subject of "boys-growing up-private parts."
Oh My! Thats so funny that you posted this-with all do respect!- My son has the same problem! I have also explained to him that it's a "natural" thing! The other day while we were out shopping he looked like he was going to cry and when I asked him what was wrong he told me "it's happening again" and when I looked it was noticeable so we just left the store and I continued to explain to him that it was normal and that he wasn't the only boy going through this. I also have had my husband sit down and talk to our son about it which seemed to help him a bit more. It would be great if there were books out there for boys to read about how their body develops and changes! After all they have one for girls......But thank you for posting this question! A great one at that!
Sorry I can't stop laughing.
If there is a book out there I am just going to start laughing again.
I know he is distressed but I could actually see my younger son having this issue if he wasn't half asleep when he first wakes up.
Don't most guys do their first pee sitting down because of this. Perhaps he should bring a book with him or a hand held video game. Then when he gets up it is gone. All the hitting actually makes it last longer.
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I'm assuming his dad isn't around to talk to him about it? Does he have any uncles, or other adult males he can talk with? Unfortunately it is a fact of life for boys. They all have it. My nephew had your sons problem where it took a bit longer to go away. Just one of those things. Poor guy.
Uggg, I have 2 boys that are 5 and 6 and I caught them "thumping" it... I tell them to go eat breakfast and it is back to normal by the time they need to get dressed :)
Good Luck!
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It will go away when he stops thinking about it. I suppose you'll just have to pee with the erection, then wait a few minutes before getting dressed. Perhaps even have breakfast in pajamas, then get dressed.
When changing my 3 yr old's diaper, I ask him to push it down... Because he didn't like it when I did it. : )
Hell... Even my husband will wake up like that and it won't go away right after using the restroom.
If that was my only issue... I'd be pretty happy. LOL!
