When Should Two Brothers Stop Taking Bath Time Together

I don't think it is necessary to stop them from bathing together. They both have the same anatomy. Even grown men shower together in a locker room. There is nothing wrong with them taking baths together as long as they are both comfortable with it. When they are ready for some privacy they will let you know.

K.,

Let your boys be little boys. Why take away the fun they are having together. Don't worry in time they won't want to take baths together.

Little kids are curious - that is part of their learning. Your boys will probably get in bigger trouble with the mess they might make from being in the tube together, than being "curious".

I say when one starts to express being uncomfortable with the situation you make the change. My older two (11 & 9) hit that at about 7. My middle two (3 & 4) aren't there yet and sometimes hop in the tub with the 9 yr old (she doesn't mind). If I could get my 12 month old to look at water without screaming we'd be making progress with him ;)

Your 6 yr old may not become "curious" for quite a while, that hits at different ages for each kid.

I wouldn't be too worried about letting them bath together... just remember when the time comes for those questions that you will need to do some explaining. Don't make them feel bad for being curious about nature, nakedness, etc though. Just take the time and talk to them about it in a casual way. Let them know the rules for good touch, bad touch, and all the surrounding issues. This will keep them asking you those important questions as they grow up

I also have two boys. They are much younger than yours but my thoughts on the matter are that you'll know when it's time, but I wouldn't rush it. If they are having a good time and playing well together, let it go for a while longer.

M.

I wouldn't make it too complicated. Simply say something to your kids that they are growing so big that they aren't going to both fit in the tub soon, so let's do seperate baths! Or if they have different bedtimes, do the younger one first while the 6 yr old is doing "homework" or something and then he gets HIS bath. Maybe you can do a little "storytime" so they still have something to look forward to together.

Good for you with your little one! I'm 38 and have a 1 yr old this month and am thinking about #2, but am a little scared and how close they'll be together and how tired I already am!! But time isn't on my side and my dr said when I had my daughter to have my 2nd in the next 2 yrs...I'm feeling a bit of pressure. It's nice to hear of more "older" moms being able to do it!!

I have two boys that are 8 & 6 and they still love bath time together. For exactly the reasons you said..they take in their toys and it becomes another world. I have not had a problem with either one of them being inappropriate. That said, either my husband or I are close at hand during this time and if a question comes up we answer honestly. My one son is circd and the other is not. That was a big question a few yers ago, but now, no big deal. I am interested too to see what others have to say about when is the right time!

Why not let your children decide? If they're happy, why rock the boat?

Good luck!

I would let them bathe together as long as they want. My two boys (7 and 6) did this until they just didn't really fit in the tub together comfortably. And then they discovered showers!
As far as the older one getting curious....well, they are BOTH boys, they have the same equipment that works the same way. I don't see the issue there.
Mostly, be grateful that they enjoy being together!

My two kids stopped around 4 & 6 but not because of the curiosity factor ( I have an older boy and a younger girl), but becasue of the water world outside the bath tub. Selfishly, I spent a lot of time after the bath sopping up the water on the floor outside the tub. I say let 'em go until it becomes more of a pain for you.

I think it should be their decision. As long as they are enjoying it (no fighting) and there is plenty of room.

When one decides that he wants privacy, then that should be respected. They are fine! My girls (8 and 4) still shower and bathe together sometimes. Heck, sometimes they still hop in with me!

I would let them keep taking baths together. They are both boys so I don't see it as being a big deal. With the drought right now it is a good way to save water. Plus why would you want to add more work to yourself. I love when my boys are taking a bath. It gives me a time to clean the rest of the bathroom. I couldn't do that if one was in and the other wasn't.

I have a 5 yr old son and a 3yr old daughter that are still taking baths together. My son knows she is a girl like mom and that he is a boy. He just accepted the difference. She was the same way. We too have wondered if they are ready to stop bathing together but we havent yet. They both know that they have private parts and not to touch them. They dont. Because they dont know about sex yet they dont know the other function of their private parts. They are too naive (which is a good thing) to know that we use them for something else.

I dont thin you should seperate them at all.If it were a girl and a boy, I could understand.But they both have the same parts and both are going to have the same curiosity about it.As long as you dont leave them in there to long without checking in to make sure their not exploring each others parts them I wouldnt do anything.My 16 month old and my 4 yr old take a bath together and when my 4 turns 6,his brother will be 3 also and as long as there is no cause for concern then I plan on letting them play as they do now..it certainly cuts bathtime in half and saves water,and my floor.Me and my brother use t take baths together until I decided that I wanted my privacy to do things like soak and use my bath balls and such,something I couldnt enjoy with my brother in the tub.And we never had any problems.

Dear K.,

My three boys love bath time and yes it's got to be together 7,5 and 4 I tried to do a few together then just one for easiness for me..but they won't have it they are getting kinda big and take up much room in the tub but still they have fun. They all have the same parts and yes they notice what they look like but it's no big deal I figure they are all three boys it shouldn't be a problem. Soon enough I'm sure my oldest will get tired of the not much room to move in besides they're only little once and once they stop taking bath's together it's over then. Let the boys take a bath together the girl on her own later diaper changing etc they will notice she's different if you just tell them girls are different and never make an issue over it, it will never be an issue. Not to explain anything when and if they are ever curious about a girl will just cause it to be a more curious situation. It's your family take the info and do what you feel is best for your family. Best of luck.

I really don't see a problem with it. My twin brother & I are 16 & we love being naked together whether its in the backyard pool or playing under the sprinkler or in the bath or shower. We have a close friend that often joins in the fun too. We all like washing each other & playing with each others erections & I even sometimes give our friend oral sex when he comes over. I'm not gay but I love sucking dick & love it when he comes in my mouth. I would never have anal sex though.
We have large parties & swim in the pool naked in front of all the other teen guests, guys & girls. We have also laid beside the pool & jacked off while others took pics. Its no big deal. We all are the same at the end of the day.
Who really cares about clothes.

The 6 year old should be drwaing his own vbbath or showering
the littler one should be learning how to take care of his own hygine .

watch this video on the dangers of society's views of male bath taking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwYPc8NMK4