Normal for young boys to walk in while opposite sex family is showering or bathing or getting in or out of shower or bath or depends on family?

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btbc92 · Accepted Answer

No. It means there is a lack of boundaries and it shouldn't be happening. Especially if they are of the opposite sex. If somebody is showering, people should be knocking on the door and indicating what they need to do, or simply wait until the person is finished. However, if the person is thoroughly covered in the shower, then it may be okay as long as the person is about to get in and just get out of the bathroom within the minute and no more than that. Overall, in a way, it does depend on the family and what their customs and general rules are for the household, besides the type of home it is. If there is only one bathroom as most apartments and homes have unless you have multiply personal bathrooms. It may be expected since there is only one bathroom.

However, what or who are you asking for? If this is for yourself, then you should know what is and isn't appropriate. Boys should only enter into the bathroom with permission and by knocking before that. Girls should only enter into the bathroom with permission and by knocking before that. Parents should set these rules early on when they are toddlers and children so they understand what is expected of them. This should be a general rule for everyone in the household and for those who are a guess in your home.

dem_hero · Accepted Answer

I think it's normal. Everybody gets curious at some age

bsann2015 · Accepted Answer

It very much depends on family.
It also very much depends on age.
I have a friend with eight kids and the boys and girls both walking to the bathroom when either one is in the shower or on the toilet and they pay little or no attention to each other.
But that's how they were raised.
It depends on the circumstance I guess.
When I was a child growing up my little sister could walk in on one of us guys but we were not allowed to walk in on her.
Myself I'm a nudist so if you walk in on me while I'm in the shower I'll think nothing of it.
I just think a lot of it depends on the family if they're raised where children are allowed to be nude in front of each other then they don't pay any attention when one of their siblings is naked.
But bring a strange boy or a strange girl in the mix and the girls won't want the strange boy seeing them in the boys won't want the strange girl seeing them but I'm talking about from birth to puberty I wouldn't find it appropriate for children to be walking around in front of each other are walking in on each other once they hit puberty unless the family is a family of nudists but that's just my opinion

Dinosaursandanime65 · Accepted Answer

Ummm… sure I guess. If he’s not doing something stupid like recording or anything then I guess not maybe.

venus1997 · Answer

not normal. not okay. I dont condone hitting children but with things like this. get physical with him this ahs the potential to turn into sexual abuse. ( yes teen boys do SA their sisters, mothers etc. my biological father raped his own mother after she kept letting him get away with things like this) so you need to get physical next time he tries this and i mean hit him in the face hard enough to make him not forget it.

SixFootSexy · Answer

One time when I was about 14-15 I was taking a shower and my mom's friend came in the bathroom, I thought it was my brother so I ignored it and I was about to get out and dry off. However, as soon as I started to open the shower curtain she was like, "Hey I'm in here, wait a minute, I'll be out in a sec..." As she was touching up her makeup in the mirror. Well I turned the water back on and started jerking off, I never thought of her sexually before that, but I was so turned on in that moment. It was a weird time. Haha.

AviatorTom · Answer

Not limited to young boys, girls may walk in too.

My kids are older now, but both son and daughter occasionally would see their parents naked, maybe in bed, maybe in the shower. It's natural (and normal) for kids to learn about the human body. Shouldn't be embarrassing for anyone.

They may have questions about what they see. A daughter might ask, for example, what's that thing between daddy's legs, and why don't I have one? It's important to answer their questions honestly and truthfully, using terms they will understand.

erandal · Answer

I would say no, it is not normal. While a husband and wife may use the bathroom together, as may a mother and daughter, sisters or a father and son, any variation outside that area generally crosses boundaries.

Destiel_24 · Answer

Honestly I wouldn’t worry if it’s to go pee or brush their teeth and that’s all, but if they go in every time and start looking I’d be disturbed. And obviously if they are little it’s normal because they just want to be with you and are curious about everything. But yeah, you have to understand that really depend on how you raise them because some kids may grow to be really chaste and shy and some just don’t care

elizamichale1 · Answer

I think it depends on ur family i mean how u guys live along but its not odd though
When i was growing up n even now we dont mind sharing the bathroom n we dont mind walking in or out when one of us is already there

loves2learn · Answer

Depends on the family, but set boundaries in accordance with your comfort level. If there is only one restroom you may need to make some concessions. FTR, we have a lock and literally every time I am in there one of my elementary age boys is trying to get in or pounding on the door. 🙄 They have one track minds.

Shae99Hunny22 · Answer

@singlebimom dont think there is anything wrong with it I think its hot

NetSapien · Answer

Depends on the family tbh. Some family are open and encourage nudity as 'normal' and not something to be ashamed of.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Didn't have sons and grew up on a houseful of girls, no boys.. but no it isn't normal.. People should knock or wait if bathroom is occupied whether occupied by same sex/opposite sex..

Screenwriter · Answer

If you don't lock the door and there's only one bathroom, seems likely that kids will be walking in and out of the bathroom. SOLUTION: Tell everyone mom or dad is in the shower, go to the toilet NOW because door will be locked for the duration.

Mom or dad need privacy and unless it's an emergency, ... they can wait until mom or dad get a towel and leave.

CrazyGirl2 · Answer

Is it normal for a child to WANT to see an opposite sex family member naked… HELL NO! Does it happen all the time, yes! I suggest the onus is on the person IN the bathroom to LOCK the door, because when a kid has to pee, they don’t really care about who may be in there, they just want to pee!

Ericalovescats · Answer

It depends on age, family and what gender. I mean I have asked to go to the bathroom because I really really had to go. My older brother was showering so instead he just stayed in the shower with the curtains.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Seemed pretty normal in my family pre-teenage years.

bowenw · Answer

I think it's normal for boys to want to see naked females and they will try to get away with whatever they can to accomplish it.

GingerGuy · Answer

I think it depends on the family and how young the boys are. But I don't necessarily see anything "wrong" with this (or girls coming in on guys), provided the other person is ok with it and not uncomfortable. If they are and they do it anyway, then it's a respect issue and yes a problem. But if nobody cares (ie nudist mentality, general nudity is "normal"), then it shouldn't be an issue in my opinion.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

There's an age that young boys shouldn't come in on someone in the shower or bath
I would say age 8 for both male/ female cause there is girls age 9 having their menstrual cycles so there needs to be cut off age that no one to use the bathroom
or come on somebody just to be funny in that instance they need a talk or two
examples: Do not go in on your sister while showering, now no TV or go to your bedroom? We all need to know

SarahP080102 · Answer

My brother always says on me whether showering or changing.

matchrestore · Answer

It's normal. There's nothing wrong with nudity within a family, and it's better children get a realistic idea of what bodies look like than seeking that information from the internet.

Guardian45 · Answer

Depends on the family. When I was growing up and still NEVER! In my girlfriend's family? EVERYONE ALL THE TIME! NO locks; NO closed doors!

Surely · Answer

My thoughts would be whatever was “Normal “ for the family. With some breast feeding mothers wanting to breast feed for several years. I would think that the human body in that household would be less taboo.
Probably like some other things. The more wrong you try to make it things. The more that person will need to try to do it.

Medlife · Answer

Family dynamics. Any one needs to have/ be taught boundaries. And this goes for both sexes. As soon as kids become curious they need to be sat down talked gently to about privacy and boundaries. At least in my opinion.

SteveSmith1985 · Answer

I think it depends on the age of the young boys. If they're like "young and curious about the body" aged, then I'd say it's perfectly normal. If you're talking about like a 9 or 10 year old, then no, that's not normal.

Emii_Urashima · Answer

It is normal in my culture, but I know it isn't really acceptable in western countries.

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

I don’t have siblings, but my family has always been very comfortable around each other

Freespirit777 · Answer

This was not allowed in our family. We had a men’s room with outdoor scenes etc. the girls had their feminine bathroom. We could use either bathroom, but the girls spent hours on hair, make up, you could not get into there. If you needed to go, you had to go somewhere else. We built our men’s room to solve the problem. Made women lift the toilet seat after they used it, after the big deal about closing the seat in their bathroom. Lol

TallAnon · Answer

Depends how young we are talking about. Around the age of 6-7, they should be aware that they shouldn't do so, otherwise you should teach them.
Under that age, it's likely they don't see why it's a problem. (And as a mother, you likely walk in on them too to help etc.)

ushagomez · Answer

Yes, I think that very much depends upon how do you live as a family. Some families are very reserved about being naked in front of each other that other families are completely relaxed about it.

hhhffg7889 · Answer

I think that's normal. But not young girls with men

sage2021 · Answer

I have a son, and he never ever saw me without my clothes on. My bathroom door has a lock.

Red_Arrow · Answer

Depends on family and culture. In many families nudity is no big deal. And in many countries mixed occupancy in saunas is common. @singlebimom what are your feelings on this?

dmyger · Answer

I see two questions here: the first one "is it normal?" and the second "is it depend on?" For both the same short answer: Yes, of course.

DonkeyDan · Answer

Depends how demonstrative the family is, many families are open to nudity, and others it's completely taboo. Would never have happen in my family for sure.

Morgador · Answer

Normal yes. Don't let the little shits tell you it was a accident. Believe me I know because I used that excuse when I was younger

Stoner710 · Answer

if were talking our family members no unless there below the age of 5 our wife/girlfriend yes its normal (you added family in there so not sure what you mean)

weysally · Answer

in our home no one locks the bath room door, but everyone knocks and waits

modeve · Answer

Family culture plays a dominant role in such matters.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

Normal in my family. My brother knows to knock before entering lest he catch me in an awkward moment like pooping or... other stuff

Sorue · Answer

Not in my family, but in some families it can probably happen and they wouldn't care.

nawtee_me · Answer

It is normal for their curiosity... but it is also normal if they think nothing of being naked in front of family.

Andres77 · Answer

As long as they clearly understand boundaries and what might be acceptable in the home probably won't be acceptable... and may be criminal outside the home.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Only if you don't teach them the rules of knocking first or you don't lock the bathroom door.

Idkanything55528 · Answer

I mean It depends why they go in there and whether or not they knocked.

Wiredone · Answer

It was always a normal occurrence in my house. We only have one bathroom so we leave the door unlocked when someone is in the shower. In our house we walk around naked so it's no big deal.

CoolGuy7532 · Answer

I think it's totally fine. It might not be okay in a more conservative family.

Jay3344 · Answer

How young? Usually by age 6 or 7 it’s an established norm that bathrooms are more private space where people are allowed privacy.

angstyangel95 · Answer

Not that I know of. Never happened in my family but I’m not completely certain.

rienna888 · Answer

I think the boy thinks nothing of it but i'd try to prevent this from happening.

Becky316 · Answer

Mom would have ripped my brothers a whole new ass if they did that

LindaT1974 · Answer

Depends on age, we are all naturists so nudity is not a problem

007kingifrit · Answer

depends on what country you are from and the family but in most parts of the world this is normal

Lee1515 · Answer

in my home yes it is normal

Breebabe15 · Answer

Personally not a biggy for me.

Catlover1992 · Answer

If your comfortable I guess it's fine.

DanielleOD · Answer

Nope.  Answer my question on my profile as well? 😇😊

midnightmoon05 · Answer

You asked this question before.

Flower7 · Answer

I feel like this is NOT a normal thing.

BobbyC65 · Answer

If there is only one bathroom in the house yes.

KrisPW · Answer

Depends on family for sure.

saffoler · Answer

Not normal in my family.

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