Private Pet Names!!!

I agree, lets empower our kids with the right terminology

As for kids embarrasing us in public, they will do that anyway.....its a gift they have ....its called pure honesty

I agree wholeheartedly with you. I have always taught my kids correct terminology from the start. As for blurting it out in public, when they are used to the word and there is no stigma attached to it, then it is no more likely than yelling out nose.

I have always been firm about my children knowing the correct terminology of their body parts. In part, if they are ever touched inappropriatly, it is easier to convict when the child states, the facts of where they were touched. Knowing what their body part is, helps police and medical professionals when this happens. It is hard to explain, but it is very important. My children do not use pet names even at home, there is no need. They know when they injure a body part, they can ask me to speak to them in their room and explain what happened, then we go from there. Make since?

I thought this advice was helpful, although I do have a question. I'm one of those parents who worries about my kids blathering on about their penis and vagina in public even if I tell them it's not appropriate. (They're 3 and 5.) So, I was wondering, in your experience, do you think the term privates or private parts is acceptable until they get a little bit older–and not so blabby!–? I guess I figure, I want them to get the message that those places are private so it doesn't seem too out of line. Plus, technically there is more than one name that could apply to what they're talking about, but privates would let you know the right region at least. It's not quite the same as pet names (although we have those too, I'm afraid :)) so just thought I'd get your opinion on this since you seem to have relevant experience with it! Thanx!

Oh man, I have never been imaginative with names.  It is even better when an adult comes to you ... well at least should anything ever happen to E she will know correct terminology. 

I agree with the points below as well about not hiding behind pet names where an open aware and wholesome attitude could prevent complications and misunderstandings in the future. 
Peace
EF.x 

Excellent advice. I agree it just complicates things for eveyone and children should not be afraid or ashamed of their bodies or worried about seeking help. I so agree with Izzy's coment too. Our eldest is having Stranger Danger sessions at school, and it makes things so much easier to enlighten her as to what they are talking about when she brings the work sheets home. It is left to the parents to choose how and when to reveal the content. I have had no problem because Roo knows her body and is quite happy to talk about it.However most parents are shocked and just throw this vital info in the bin. She is shocked that an adult would do these things. However she is confident enough to tell the Doctor when she had a UTI, in the right way, exactlly what the problem was. The Doc praised her, and thanked her for being so helpful and knowlegable. Bless.

Luv Winnie.x

I agree. It is very very important to teach children the correct terms for body parts. If we teach our kids euphemisms for private body parts, we are indirectly teaching them that it isn't OK to talk about it - this is a terrible thing for kids who have been sexually abused or are being sexually abused because they think they cannot discuss the situation with anyone.

Excellent Helen.... I believe also that children should know the right  terminology, for every body part....it gives them a better understanding, later in life. Why hide them behind Pet names!

Cheers Janice xxxx