<s>[INST] Dear Sir My daughter is 9 years old. My wife has caught her doing somnething similar to masturbation .she touches her genitals or squeezses her legs/is it wrong/or is it normal?In indian society it is considered to be wrong and in society such things are shunned. I am concerned also i donbt want to punish if in case that might affect her mentally and also if she does more as a result of rebellion. Is it normal for kids that age to masturbate. Pl advice [/INST] Hi..it is not normal for kids of this age to do so. You are also right in thinking that - in this age kids do what we say no to. So I suggest you discretely get her consulted with a child clinical psychologist. They will be able to guide you better.Regards - Dr. Sumanth </s>