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I have a son 12 and daughter 15years they often fight and talk after sometime upto 10 years . Now his age is 12 years he used to often comes and shows his penis to my daughter and me and husband . He used to squeeze her breast why does his aggression. Whenever she bath and comes he used to touch her grnetals.I sent him to my mom house both are feeling lonely . Why does this things happens ??Imediately they are close . I told to my husband don't ask much this generation kids are too much sensitive they can do whatever like that he said and we decided to take to physiologist . What does it's happens?? Is it curable?? How much sessions will take ?? Can you give your contact number ??
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“This behaviour in a 12-year-old can have different reasons — exposure to content, something he may have experienced, or difficulty understanding boundaries. It’s assessable and treatable with the right support.
Yes, it’s curable. Sessions depend on the full picture, which we’d understand in the first consultation itself.
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I'm sorry you're going through this. Such behaviors can stem from various factors, including curiosity, behavioral issues, or other underlying causes. It's important to seek help from a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist immediately to assess and address the situation properly. They can provide therapy and guidance for your children. These issues can often be managed or resolved with professional support. I recommend contacting a local mental health professional in your area for personalized assistance.
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Consultation for to know the history for this behaviour and take appropriate therapy
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I understand this is a very distressing and confusing situation for you as a parent. What you have described is not normal sibling behavior and should be taken seriously.
Your son’s actions indicate exposure to inappropriate sexual content, lack of boundaries, or possible psychological concerns. At the same time, your daughter’s safety and emotional well-being must be the first priority.
Immediate steps you should take:
Please ensure that both children are not left alone together for now.
Create clear and firm personal boundary rules at home (safe touch vs unsafe touch).
Avoid ignoring or normalizing this behavior—it needs attention, not punishment alone.
Professional help is जरूरी:
Consult a child psychologist/child counsellor as early as possible (not a physiologist).
Both children may need support—your son for behavior correction and your daughter for emotional safety.
In some cases, family counselling is also recommended.
Important:
This is a treatable and manageable situation if addressed early with the right guidance. The number of sessions depends on assessment, but early intervention gives very good outcomes.
Please do not hesitate to seek help immediately. If you are unable to find the right support, you can connect through a verified platform or nearby mental health professional.
You are taking the right step by asking for help—please act on it as soon as possible.
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Consultation with me is advised
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Connect with psychotherapist
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It seems to be ODD leading to psychosexual misconduct and aggression. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Hi
What you’re describing is important to take seriously, and I’m glad you’re seeking help. This is not just normal sibling behavior or curiosity, especially because it is repeated and involves touching and exposing despite age. Such behavior can come from lack of understanding of boundaries, early exposure to sexual content, curiosity without guidance, or emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties. It does not mean your son is “bad,” but it does mean he needs clear boundaries and professional support. For now, ensure strict supervision and physical boundaries between both children, avoid leaving them alone together, and calmly but firmly explain that private parts are private and no one is allowed to touch another person’s body. At the same time, make sure your daughter feels safe, supported, and heard. This situation is treatable, and with early intervention a psychologist can assess the underlying cause and work with both the child and parents; initially a few sessions are needed for assessment, followed by structured therapy, and progress depends on consistency at home. You are taking the right step, just don’t ignore it or normalize it, and handle it with firmness and care. For further help connect on nine two six six seven two six zero six five
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Dear concerned parent, This behavior is concerning and requires immediate evaluation by a child psychologist/psychiatrist, along with strict boundaries and supervision to ensure safety and appropriate intervention.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Please try to look it as per the age of the kids and not from adult mind. You asked the cause, which is very simple - proximity, curiosity, puberty, etc. We tend to identify ourselves with our genders, during this period (puberty). If we are not properly educated by our parents or teachers we tend to learn it through typical means of exploration, experimentation, and identification. Play is a method of learning. You can see even young offspring of animals engage in play or casual fighting, it is an evolutionary learning method to help them survive in jungle or for future roles. Try to not look at it from a moral or social perspective, because it develops during teenage. As siblings, it only says that they are close and they fight, play, live together. It is not wise to separate them as it may impact their psychosocial growth. We learn to live in a society because we have lived in a family which is the smallest unit of society. We learn to live with other gender and age groups because we lived with other gender and age groups within our family.
You need to educate both of them about their genders:
1.The psycho-sexual changes in puberty.
2.The knowledge of private parts.
3. Boundaries- where is it okay and not okay to touch.
This phase will soon pass, as they growup and interact and learn through their peer group, what is acceptable and non acceptable behavior.
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Consult a Psychologist.
Parent/Child Counselling is required.
Psycho-Sexual Guidance and Developmental Counselling is required.
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Ms. Pooja Bhargava
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
This behavior goes beyond normal curiosity and needs attention. Set clear boundaries, supervise closely and consult a child psychologist
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Dr. D.Senthil Kumar
Homoeopath
26 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, no worries, its a kind of behavioural issues, counseling and CBT helps you,
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts
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Ms. Mausam Shah
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this—it must be very distressing and confusing for you as a parent. I want to gently but clearly say that the behaviours you are describing are not typical sibling interactions and need immediate attention.
Your son’s actions (showing private parts, touching his sister inappropriately) are concerning and should not be ignored or normalised. This does not mean he is “bad,” but it does indicate that he may have been exposed to something inappropriate, is confused about boundaries, or is struggling with impulse control.
At the same time, your daughter’s safety, comfort, and emotional wellbeing are extremely important. It is essential to ensure clear physical boundaries between them right now. Please avoid leaving them alone together until this is addressed.
I would strongly recommend:
• Consulting a qualified child psychologist (not just a physiologist) as soon as possible
• Having separate sessions for both children, and guidance sessions for you as parents
• Creating clear, firm rules at home about personal boundaries and privacy
• Responding calmly but firmly—avoid shaming, but do not ignore the behaviour
This is treatable with the right support, and early intervention can make a significant difference. The number of sessions depends on the underlying cause, but improvement is very possible.
If possible, please seek help from a licensed child mental health professional in your area at the earliest.
You are taking an important step by reaching out—please do not delay further support.
Take care
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