Kids are taught correct terms at school from age 4 now.
FYI normalizing calling body parts their appropriate anatomy is very important. I think itâs great that you are doing that!
Give your husband this perspective: You teach your child to call their privates a âcookieâ for example. Child gets molested or touched inappropriately (goodness forbid, but this is theoretical), child tries to tell an adult, âBob licked my cookieâ - the adult that is being told that an adult named Bob licked the childâs private part wonât be recognized, hence never reported.
You are doing great, and honestly, teaching him anatomically correct nouns might save his life.
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Better 2 learn. He will & u tellling him that its private he understand my gr kids did the same
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Sorry, but all these comments shaming this, yâall are the problem⌠Itâs her child and there is nothing wrong or right or wrong age to teach your children about the body and what the correct names of body parts are⌠you do you momma⌠And remember we are all doing the best we can do never judge for just doing how you feel is your way 
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It is absolutely not too young!
Children should know the names of their body parts from as soon as they start speaking.
Vagina, penis and breasts are not dirty words, they are body parts.
My daughterâs started learning about periods the same way, following me to the bathroom at 2 and 3!
Children are sheltered way too much from their own bodies And how they work.
I have even had people try to correct my children and try to call it some goofy name , excuse me! They are body parts and they are allowed to use those words. I also donât think that they should separate the boys and girls in sex ed class because I think both sexes need to learn more about the Opposit bodies and how they work.
So many children have no idea about about periods and sex except for what they have learned at school
from other kids, who also have no idea what theyâre talking about or have had experiences children shouldnât .
Teach your children before they start getting bombarded with all the nonsense once they start socializing.
You would be amazed at what grade schoolers talk about.
Proper anatomy terms - absolutely nothing wrong with that and never too early - just donât teach them the slang terms.
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My 4 year old son knows the correct names for body parts & so does my 2 year old daughter! Nothing wrong with itâŚ
My son who is 5 btw knows that women have vaginas and they bleed every month. And that they carry babies in their belly. Im currently 30 weeks with his sister so he has seen what pregnancy can do to you as well. He also know men have penis. Id rather my kids say the proper name for it than call it a nickname and someone doesnât know what they are talking about. My son dad doesnt know much about a woman anatomy but my daughter dad/boyfriend does. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with them knowing what the human body does for each sex.
Stuck to Age appropriate.
There is nothing wrong with teaching kids proper names for body parts. Saves a lot of trouble later on.
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It is normal if you teach it to himâŚwow
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a child knowing the proper medical terminology for private parts.
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Correct terminology is the best thing you could have taught him about body parts.
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Not too young at all. Itâs just a body part. When my son was 2, and was potty training, I told him to aim his penis down into the toilet. He immediately asked me if I had to point my penis down too. I told him that I didnât have a penis, and that my parts are different than his, so I have a vagina. He repeated it a few times, but that was it. No big deal. Itâs actually beneficial for kids to know the proper terms for private parts. Especially if theyâre in a situation where someone is touching them inappropriately, or if they see it happening to someone else. They can clearly state, without and confusion what is going on.
A vagina is a vagina. Itâs not a bad word. Just like his penis is his penis. Maybe work on the context of body parts so he doesnât just say it randomly.
It is normal. Do not feel a shame. He needs to know these things.
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My son is 3 and he has known the words, penis, testicles, vulva and vagina and what they stand for for almost a year now. Girls have vulvas and boys have penises. He knows babies come from the vagina and that it is not the same as a vulva. He is slowly learning urethra as well.
My son has been present with me in the bathroom every period (Velcro child), I use a cup and cloth pads. He has asked curiously about the cup and where the blood comes from, he has stood on a stool beside me while Iâve boiled my cup to âkeep it clean because we only want clean hands and products when dealing with privatesâ.
He has grabbed my cup for me and has grabbed a cloth pad for me as well. He now is well aware when mommy is cramping and I say my period is coming, he knows to expect blood in our upcoming days.
He has definitely at public times used these words, correctly I might add 
and I feel no embarrassment and am very proud of his correct anatomy knowledge.
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EhâŚI think itâs too early personally
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Calling body parts by their real
Names is goodâŚâŚ the restâŚ. Too soon
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Calling genitals by the names they should be is nothing to be embarrassed about. My girls are 20 months and 3 and both know the word and location of the Vagina. Knowing proper terminology can help children who may experience SA with telling an adult/safe person what is happening. Saying something like âuncle Bob touched my cookieâ isnât alarming but hearing a child say âuncle Bob touched my vaginaâ is.
Since when were they bad words?
My 2 year old girl knows vagina and Iâll tell her about anything else as soon as she asks. I was raped so proper terms are important in the case of one. Teachers or strangers might not take âhe licked my cookieâ or whatever silly slang term people come up with seriously enough.
And donât let nobody -especially- family make you feel bad for it.
Itâs never too young to teach anything. Theyâre going to learn eventually and it may as well come from someone they can trust instead of someone who could hurt them.
My daughter says Gina Cuz I asked if it hurt and Gina stuck. Sheâs 5 now but she knew what boobies were too I just try and direct her as she gets older.
Not even 3 and knows about your period???!!! In my opinion thatâs WAY too young to know about that. Medical terminology is one thing but letting him go to the bathroom with youâŚâŚthatâs why they put doors on rooms with locks. Thereâs a time to learn about the birds and the bees and 2 years old is too young.
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Oh and one time she walked in on me changing a pad and she saw blood and she was scared so it happens 
I said someday youâll deal with this otherwise gettttouuut
Children start understanding anatomical differences at 2 years old, so youâre doing it right.
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Nope I donât think so. And when it comes to all genitals he should know the proper name for his too.
Itâs not a bad thing to have this knowledge.
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Donât listen to these boomers and prudes. Your boy is fine knowing these things and will grow up not being a jerk.
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My daughter was saying these before she was 2âŚbc thatâs what they are. And kids just like using new words .
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Itâs the same as calling a nose a nose or a tongue a tongue. There will be no mistaking it if he goes â(insert name) showed me (proper name for the parts)â. He would of done the same thing if you taught him âhoohaâ for girl parts. Itâs only a big deal if you make it a big deal.
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My 2yo daughter knows she has a âbagina,â and thereâs nothing wrong with that⌠they should know proper terms. 
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Nope totally normal. 3 yr old are very curious and if he was in pre k they would be teaching him body parts already.
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I just say good job momma.
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Ur doing better than me. My 4 yr old thinks itâs called a who ha.
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Being able to identify private parts while knowing they are PRIVATE is how it should be.
Just make sure he knows itâs something safe that can be talked about with mommy or daddy but thatâs it, it isnât bad that he knows
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There is nothing wrong with it. I think its important for them to know correct terminology and you are also opening the door to having a healthy and open relationship with him.
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I think itâs amazing and healthy for children to know about the human body and the proper names for it. I would mention itâs not a word he should be out yelling, but itâs important for him to know words like penis, vagina, breasts etc. Him knowing about a period young will also make it normal (which it completely is) and hopefully when the day comes that he is around girls with a period, he will be more kind and understanding about it.
I agree with your husband.
Not too young. Also not too young to understand that private parts are private and itâs not always the right time to talk about them. Keep teaching him, youâre doing good.
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Your son wonât be one of those guys whoâs embarrassed to buy tampons for his girlfriend. And teaching kids the proper names for genitals is a very good thing. I think youâre doing a good job.
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Heâs only 3. Heâs gonna hear stuff way worse and probably going to say way worse than Vagina. I have a nephew about to be 4 and he knows maybe 20 words at most and all the other times he just screams. When my son was that little we would tell them everything and heâs a very smart 9 year old now. All kids learn different. 
you do you mama!
My daughter made a song out of the word but pronounced it bagina lol
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3 years old⌠should NOT be in a bathroom with you unless itâs a public restroom and even then he should be turned around!! He shouldnât be seeing a period nevermind what it is!!! It can actually be considered abuse!!
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Definitely not too young IMO
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Itâs just a part of the female body! Letâs normalize little kids saying the names of body part. Letâs normalize body parts, all of them! HonestlyâŚif you recoil at these terms, search yourself to figure out why.
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plus itâs better they know the correct terms so if something is happening they can tell someone.
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Yes 3 is a little too young to be saying those kind of words. And you need to limit the bathroom things unless you want to explain things to too early
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Not too young. My two and three year old know - one has a vulva and the other a penis and scrotum. They also know that no one is allowed to touch them, we donât keep secrets, and if someone tries to touch them or shows them their private parts - they tell mom and dad. No dirty/bad words, no secrets.
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I also attended a session and they actually explained a story where a child was sexually molested, but because the child referred to their private parts in a nick name and not the actual name, they threw it out of court as they couldnât prove that what the child was referring to was that. In todayâs life it is very important that they know the correct names, and maybe rather say when infront of other people to use the nick name for it 
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My son is almost 4 and he come in the bathroom when I was in the shower. He just said my butt was shiny. Lol I tried to turn my back to him.
He is most definitely
Vagina is not a bad word and we need to not treat it as such
I donât think so. Itâs always best for them to know the proper names for things. Nicknames can cause problems if something inappropriate ever happened to them, now at least you know heâs referring to the correct thing.
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I think too young to know about a period but not to know the name of that particular body part
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Too much information !!
The earlier they know about about our species anatomy the betterâŚteach him youngâŚyou never know you might be raising a obgyn or a male midwife and there is nothing wrong with thatâŚid be proud
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My daughter, 3years old, knows what her vagina is called but around other people she calls it something else.
I agree with your husband. Its a peepee around here for boys and girls
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Normal. And very important to teach the correct terms for body parts 
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Itâs not a big deal. Vaginas are a body part, just like fingers and toes. I donât see a problem here.
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My boy has known since he was young too. He use to come to the bathroom with me but he knows. The boundaries now that heâs older. He knows the proper names for our genital areas too. Itâs a good thing and him knowing about a period, in my opinion isnât harmful but can make him be a more understanding and respectful adult with the females that will come into his life instead of being a prude about it.
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If he can say arm, leg, head, then why canât he say vagina? Itâs anatomy
Beats the names my mother taught us . Coochie or Cooter . Truth is easier .
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Three is way too young to be talking AB ur period. Just wait he will say something in public or at school and embarrass some poor girl. Teaching the correct name of body parts is one thing but to actually talk AB ur period to a toddler is another. He will forever have weird associations w the bathroom. Maybe like 7 yrs old would be a good age.
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Itâs actually a good thing that he knows the proper terms for body parts. If anything were to happen (God forbid) and he had to describe the incident, he needs to know proper term for body parts or the police wonât take him seriously. Also I donât believe he knows or sees too much, maybe when he is older (like school age) minimise it, but for now itâs fine. Heâs just a curious toddler with many questions
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My 3 year old knows that girls have vaginas and boys have penises. But we also discussed how itâs not very nice or appropriate to talk about those things when we are with other people. I do allow my child to ask questions and inquire. Itâs what children do, itâs our job to teach the the right and the wrong.
Good on you mama.
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I wouldnât worry too much. Itâs just words. Your little boy will be just fine. Love him the best you can and itâll all work out.
It is never too early to know about the anatomy. Young children should especially know the proper words for private areas.
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Normal! Very important to teach proper body parts! Vagina is NOT a bad word!
Kids should know the scientific names of private areas.
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My 3 year old calls things by their proper name. Itâs safer than making a name up and no-one knowing what they mean in terms of protecting them from abuse etc. Thereâs rules though, he isnât OK to randomly go yelling VAGINA about but he is 3 so we sometimes get a few outbursts. But hey he isnât swearing or calling people names.
My 4 year old swears. Call it bad parenting but I talk to my child like she is an adult and it shows in how she acts.
To clarify she DOES NOT run around dropping cuss words all day. She says plenty of other things but if she gets hurt or drops something and is unhappy she will say dammit. All you judgy people can keep your comments to yourself.
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My son will be 3 next month as well and says penis and vagina 
While itâs good to educate your kids and teach them the appropriate names of things. You also have to teach them the appropriate time to use the words. Kids repeat words over and over not knowing what they are saying. And though Iâm not saying that him knowing or saying the words penis or vagina are the same as curse words, but they are equally inappropriate when said randomly. How would you feel if your child was saying I have to sh!t, instead of the polite term? Handle it in the same manner. Maybe teach your child the correct name, but instead weâll say our private part or our no no place, whatever.
Personally I say itâs too young and my kids were not allowed in the bathroom with me. But each parent should do what they feel is best for their child and family, and I support that.
I dont think that its inappropriate at all. My 3 year old son knows he has a penis and that mama has a âbaginaâ but when we are in public or around others we just keep it simple and say our private parts. It is very normal for kids to be curious especially at that age.
I think itâs great. My 2 year old knows too itâs all normal things that everyone has so why shouldnât kids know about them and grow up with it just being part of life?
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Youâre doing great mama!
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Itâs the proper terminology for that. I may have shied away from letting him know that body part at all but if heâs going to learn it itâs good he learned the correct word and not slang
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My nearly 3 year old knows vagina and penis, although he uses fanny and diddle most of the time, he will tell me he has a penis like daddy, and I say yes you do, and mummy has a vagina, and I again say yes I do. Itâs what they are called, and i think every child should know the correct word for their private parts, but I have also taught him, that he is in charge of his private parts, and that no one is allowed to touch them apart from him, because that is his body, just like we do not touch other peopleâs private parts because its their body, all said in a light happy setting, some try to hide their kids from these words and conversations, which I refuse to do, as they see it as something sexual, when itâs absolutely not, itâs learning anatomy and respecting boundaries, my boy knows these things, and is the happiest most confident child, he loves asking questions, he loves learning new things, and I will always encourage it. We have very open communication, and its just how our family personally is, and I understand its not for everyone, and thatâs up to each parent to decide.
Kids should be taught the correct anatomical words for private parts. It annoys me when people name their kids peepee or weewee or whatever they call it. This is also good to teach them the correct terms in case something ever happens and theyâre injured there or inappropriately touched. The child will then be able to tell a responsible adult what is going on instead of assuming what theyâre trying to say.
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My son is turning 3 in September and heâs also very curious. So Iâve taught him all the proper names for the body parts and my period. He asked me why I was bleeding, and I explained to him. And he actually understood a lot of it. So now when I get my period, he brings me tampons throughout the dayđ
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If you choose to give him the knowledge you also must teach the responsibilities that go with it. LikeâŚ. There is a time and a place to use these words and grammas house should probably not the best place to do so.
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My daughter is 4 and knows penis
So no worries
Kids need to know. And openness now leads to easier conversation and knowledge down the road. Itâs the human body. They will need to know it all eventually anyways
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My children know what these things are! I think its important to establish early on an understanding for our bodies and their natural processes!
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A three year old doesnât need to know about a period!
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Way to go momma. Keep doing what you are doing.
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Itâs a proper name for a body part. Itâs better they know proper terms. Your husband is over reacting.
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He should know the words as well as the appropriate time and place to use them.
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Itâs good he knows the right words. He is supposed to . Teach him penis too.
Not to young to know the proper names for body parts
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Way too much!!! Let him be a little boy
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One of the best safeguards against sexual abuse is teaching children proper names. My daughter at 4 years old said to some people while I was not around âgirls have vaginas and boys have penisesâ she had finally connected the two things together. My friends were appalled. I was proud of her. Husbands embarrassed
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Heâs too young for all this
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I hope this can help us.
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My kids never watched me do my period stuff and all. some things I feel should be kept to yourself until they are a little older. There is nothing wrong with the word vagina but if hes just going around saying vagina randomly that may be a issue depending on where he is at. Just like a little girl saying penis randomly would probably be inappropriate.
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Normalize proper names for body parts!! Our boys thought vagina was the funniest word and yelled it all the time love!! He will move on to another one soon enough
My son is 6 and know a lot, he has 3 older sisters and a younger sister as well as myself.
You are doing a great job Momma. Teaching about the body is not wrong. My son knew about my period at 3, because he couldnât understand why I was bleeding (he came into the bathroom) definitely not too young to know the proper names of body parts, they are parts of the body and a period is natural and nothing for you to be ashamed of, answer in age appropriate ways.
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Brought my kids up the same - they are making great partners - they have respect for their bodies, for other peopleâs, a body is a body - nothing shameful. Use the correct words and teach them the truth - they will get mixed messages in the playground.
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As a former A Sex Education Counselor, when a child asks questions tell them the truth.