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When to stop sharing baths

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Harryy · 09/04/2019 09:36

I'm a single dad my youngest two still are happy to share a bath (girl age 8 and boy age 5) and what age should they stop sharing or that I shouldn't be in the bathroom with them? My youngest can't be trusted without me being in the bathroom but I'm thinking my daughter is old enough to bath without me being there?

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Chocolateisfab · 09/04/2019 09:37

I would bet your dd will tell you to get out when she wants you to!!
Enjoy the moments while you can!!

youarenotkiddingme · 09/04/2019 09:47

Agree - when they tell you!

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Harryy · 09/04/2019 17:25

Thank you

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CoffeeNeeded2019 · 10/04/2019 15:07

I would agree with previous posters, but also look out for your daughter starting to look uncomfortable/ shy as she changes- and maybe over the next 6months-year you could offer her own bath / shower if she’d like it, even if you have to create a reason that might happen -Eg a club /group necessitating a later bed/ bath?
You could also use the time to teach her to independently wash her hair etc if she’s not already.
You sound like a lovely Dad to be thinking about this 😊

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