Help, I might have a humper

[KingstonMom]

Ummm for me--as I have worked with children from all walks of life and abuse situations it would be a huge red flag for me, and I would approach the parents about it--I haven't had anyone in my dayhome, but have seen all sorts of redflags for abuse, and this is one... Maybe call them and ask if she has been doing this at home? Don't be affraid to say you are a tad embarassed about it, but be honest.

I disagree. I do not think this is a huge red flag situation at all. I have a dcg who did this with her stuffies, or just with nothing on the floor while watching tv. She outgrew it after a couple months. Children are discovering their bodies and what may feel 'different'.

I think you may suspect other signs of abuse before the humping may arise. Behaviourial issues, problems at home that you may be aware of, change in mood, etc are all other signs of abuse and would not jump to assumptions just because of one little hump!

fruitloop, I dont think this is absolutly necessary worth mentioning to the parents. Like I said, my dcg outgrew it and hasnt done it since. I do not believe she is harming herself or others and is just exploring her body....normal. You know the girl better than us and would have other signs if abuse was really going on at home or otherwise. NOT fair to assume this is why the girl is a sudden humper!!

Maybe ask the little girl straight our what she is doing, she what she says.... could be funny to hear lol