Bathing the kids

Did you ever used to hop in the bath with your kids, or have them in with you? At what age do you think this ought to stop? (I mean the childs age of course).
I only ever had one child, and I frequently used to let him come in the bubbles with me when he was little, I never thought anything of it. Then one day he said to me that his friend had told him his Mummy looked liked she had two cherries stuck on the ends!! I was stunned to realise the little horrors giggled about their Mum's like that, and he was growing up faster than I realised. Needless to say, he was banned from the bathroom after that.

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No they were my nieces and nephews so although we are a cuddly family we did have boundaries very early on, just need a wrong interpretation of something and we could have lost custody.

Dogs went in with them though on various occasions, not always intentionally !

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I recall when I was fostered and suddenly having 4 brothers ! The sight of that tin bath made me shudder as we all lined up to take our turn !

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That brings back memories Patsy, we had to queue as well for the Saturday evening bath in front of the fire, Mum first then Dad, then my sister and finally me and my brother together. Afterwards we played board games and had toast and Marmite for supper.....

However I digress, regarding the OP my two girls bathed with me occasionally from when they were babies to around two years old when they started to become, how should I put it.... over curious.

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Well Barry at least you knew who you were dealing with, I hadn't quite got to know the boys when I was faced with that tin bath
Like the sound of the toast - will soon be time for me toast and cheese

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My grandson, coming up 3, bathes with mum or dad depending who is available or on his own if they shower. I never had mine in with me, I liked to at least have that time on my own..... I never liked the idea of them sitting and at times drinking my bath water!!

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I never took my son in the bath with me, a relaxing bath was the only time I got any peace and a little time to myself. No doubt anyone who takes their children into the bath or shower with them will have the PC brigade screaming child abuse if they ever find out.

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Having had twins, they were always bathed together which meant I could have a leisurely, relaxing bath all to myself

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That was never something my wife did and I certainly wouldn't have. People bring up their children in different ways, who am I to judge.

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From what I've noticed children usually Pee in the bath.