Parents tell the nurse that they found their 3-year-old daughter and a male cousin of the same age inspecting each other closely as they used the bathroom. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation the nurse should make?

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This behavior is a normal part of childhood development, where children become curious about their own bodies and the differences between boys and girls. The best approach is to neither condone nor condemn the curiosity but to guide it in a healthy and appropriate manner.

Parents Tell the Nurse That They Found Their 3-Year-Old Daughter