According to Dr. Citra, when parents find their child playing with their genitals, they should not immediately scold or yell at them. Instead, that moment can be used to provide understanding to the child. For example, telling them, "Yes, that's your penis, did you touch it because it was itchy?"

Like inviting him to talk about something he likes, or asking the child to engage in other activities that involve both hands. "Explain to the child the risks of such behavior. For example, dirty hands and bacteria can enter, and his genitals can get injured," Dr. Citra said.

It also reminds that there is a child's behavior of playing with genitals which is considered dangerous. Among them, if the habit of playing with genitals starts, it disturbs the child's focus during activities, is very difficult to redirect or accompanied by imitation of adult sexual behavior. If there are signs like these, immediately have the child examined by a professional. It can be a child psychologist or psychiatrist. Source: Instagram @citra_amelinda