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

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Three-year-old children become aware of anatomic differences and are concerned about how the other sex "works." Such exploration should not be condoned or condemned.Children should not be punished for this normal exploration.This is age appropriate and not dangerous behavior.Encouraging the children to ask their parents questions and redirecting their activity is more appropriate than giving permission.

Parents Tell the Nurse They Found Their 3-Year-Old Daughter and a Male