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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/WeirdStitches on 2023-10-04 21:20:23.

I recently started watching 2 little boys, 8 and 4. The 4 yr old is not fully potty trained so I had to give him a bath after an accident

It was then that I found out that no one has taught these children how to clean themselves. I guess they were just getting in the bath and not actually cleaning just sitting in soapy water

I explained to the 4 yr old how to clean and where to clean but after talking to the 8 yr old I also found out he does not clean with soap.

I can’t be in the bathroom while the 8 yr old bathes, he’s not my child and he’s too old for that to be appropriate. I’m really unsure of what to do here. I brought it up to the parents but they seem to believe it’s ok? How do I help this child(and any future partner) without crossing boundaries?