A mother brings her 4-year-old daughter to clinic.She states that she is upset because she has caught her child masturbating.Which response by the nurse is best for calming the mother?

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Embarrassment about sexuality often stems from lack of understanding about what is normal behavior.The best way to alleviate that anxiety is to explain why the behavior occurs.Telling the parent that a child will grow out of it can create more anxiety because the parent will be wondering when the behavior should stop.Sexual development is a continual process that begins in infancy and continues into young adulthood.Both male and females must establish gender identity,and self-exploration is normal for both genders.

A Mother Brings Her 4-Year-Old Daughter to Clinic