Son Adjusting Privates HELP!

Giving him the benefit of the doubt----maybe his underwear doesn't fit right. Perhaps he needs boxers so he can hang freely (LOL at 6 yrs. old?) Or maybe snug jockeys that hold him in place,once he gets it all adjusted!

But then, maybe he just likes to feel it! If that is the case you have to make him understand that other people don't like to see him playing with himself. He may be doing it unconsiously now and needs something to remind him until he breaks the habit. But break it he must. I hate to see a grown man adjusting himself all the time!!!

All that said, I'm sure he will quit. Don't despair.
God bless.
D.

maybe his underwear is too tight-- try going up a size or two
also boxers?
Also maybe his pants/shorts are too tight in the crotch?
also is he complaining that that area itches? Maybe a little infection?

When my son went through this, I used to tell him that it wasn't a handle. Sigh, boys! Try new underwear, keep reminding him, and when you can give him something to do with his hands, like squeezing a ball, playing with silly putty, etc. to redirect his touch. My son did stop, but we had to help him break the habit.

actually S., sounds like you are handling it perfectly. If it becomes a problem at school maybe you can ask the teacher to do the same thing. take him aside and advise him that is appropriate in privacy. At home I would even take it a step further......"I know that sometimes touching yourself can feel good, but that is something you should do in privacy." Or say something you are comfortable with. I am suggesting you let him know it is okay if this isn't an adjustment. He isn't too young to noticing that it feels good to touch himself.

If things to subside I'd ask my pediatrician too.

You definitely might try the boxers - they do make them for kids that age and that's what both my sons' prefer. Also, this may be an ignore it situation and it may go away. He may be doing it more because he likes the attention - i.e., he's found a way to pull your chain AND the teacher's chain. Also, over the next year as he starts become more aware of peers, he'll be able to see this isn't so normal (in public) and likely stop. You also might want to see if this isn't something dad does at home - ie., maybe dad also needs to be told to do this in the bathroom, etc. since little boys model their behavior after dad.