Preventative Measures
There are several things one may do to prevent masturbation ever arising in the young.
- Chastity All children should be taught to be chaste, and never to touch their genitals, lest they discover masturbation and be subject to its evils. Parents must never manipulate the child's genitals, or touch them in any way. Toilet training must be completed as soon as possible. The child must be encouraged to wipe themselves quickly and briefly after using the toilet, and not to touch themselves for any reason "down there".
- Bad associates. If any of your friends bear the signs of masturbation or admit to masturbation, do not be friends with them any more. They will surely tempt you or your children to sin in this way. Likewise, check out your child's teachers - will they teach them that masturbation is "healthy"? If they will, I advise homeschooling.
- Advice. Advise the child as soon as it is old enough of the reason he must not touch his genitals. Teach them about the evils that will follow if he plays with himself, so that he may not fall into sin.
- Removing temptation. It is possible to bandage the genitals at night or to cover them with a cage to stop inadvertent (or deliberate) touching, this has worked very well with many people.
- Hard work Making sure a child has plenty of hard work to do at all times will ensure they have no leisure to start exploring themselves, and are too tired at night. This is an excellent remedy.
- Food Avoid spicy or salty foods as these can inflame the passions.
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