My niece is staying with us for the week. She is 6, 7 in 6weeks time. She knows us very well, stays with us during every school holiday/ several weekends. Normally she's very happy for me to sit in the bathroom and chat with her as she plays but tonight she's asked me not to. I don't want to invade her privacy and think its good that she's setting her own boundaries and aware of her body and privacy and want to encourage that. On the other hand, I want her to be safe. She won't have a shower instead. Mum is normally in the bathroom with her, but obviously that's a different relationship. Mum isn't contactable (otherwise I'd just ask her).