Bradley Cooper and his 6-year-old daughter Leah at the launch of the movie "The Maestro" on Netflix/GettyImages
We recently found out that Bradley Cooper spends an hour every morning in an ice bath, and now another bathing habit of his is revealed, some would say disgusting - some would say natural.
The Hollywood star recently confessed about his childhood bathing habits, saying he "always" showered with his father while growing up.
The "Maestro" star, now 49, confessed according to the New York Post late last month, saying his father Charles often walked around the house naked.
As a result, Cooper doesn't worry about being in the bathroom at the same time as his 6-year-old daughter, Leah.
"We talk when I'm on the toilet or when she's in the bath; that's the kind of place," the star said during an interview on Dax Shepherd's "Armchair Expert" podcast.
Now, a child psychologist explains whether parents should shower with their children after several commenters described the act as "repulsive".
Until what age is it ok?
Dr. Wendy Lane, who works at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, said shared showering can be beneficial for children to bathe with their parents during their early years — but it should stop around age 5.
"It can be a way to learn accurate names for body parts, to explain the difference the physical between the sexes, to explain that bodies change as they grow older and to teach children about personal boundaries," Lane told TODAY. "Letting children know that their bodies are theirs is important," she added.
However, she made sure to point out that "no one should touch his private parts, unless he provides assistance in the toilet or bathing, if necessary." Lane further stated that showering together with the child should "always stop" when the child no longer wants to do so, which usually happens between the ages of 3 and 5
. This, if you chose to continue showering with the child, it is advisable that you do so wearing a bathing suit, to avoid a situation in which your child or you feel embarrassed. Naturally, mothers will feel more comfortable showering with their daughters while the fathers with their children, for a longer period of time, but this will also stop at a certain time , usually up to the age of six.
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