First, consider the age of the child. Younger kids may not understand the humor in it and may be more easily hurt. Second, think about the nature of the story. If it involves something private like bathroom issues, never share it. Third, ask for the child's permission.
Well, it depends. If it's done in a very light - hearted and loving way, and the child is old enough to understand that it was just a funny incident from the past, it might be okay. But we should always be cautious. For example, if the story is about a childhood accident that the child has long forgotten and now they can laugh at it together with family, it could strengthen family bonds. However, if it makes the child feel singled out or mocked, it's definitely a bad idea.
One benefit is that it improves memory. Kids have to remember the details of the story to retell it, which exercises their memory muscles. Another is that it enhances creativity. They can add their own twists and ideas to the story while retelling. For example, change the ending or add a new character. It also helps with logical thinking. They need to organize the sequence of events in a logical manner when retelling the story.
One of my most embarrassing stories was when I was at a job interview. I was so nervous that I accidentally called the interviewer by the wrong name. I could feel my face turn bright red immediately. It was really awkward, and I'm sure it didn't help my chances of getting the job.
There was a boy who, during a family gathering at a fancy restaurant, loudly announced that his dad still slept with a teddy bear. The dad turned bright red as everyone at the table started laughing. It was really embarrassing for him.
I don't have a personal catheter story, but I know someone who was at a public hospital. They were wearing a hospital gown and the catheter tubing peeked out a bit, making them feel extremely embarrassed as people could see it.
Well, it helps in several ways. First, they become more confident in using the language. As they retell, they get used to speaking without hesitation. Second, they pick up new sentence structures. If the original story has complex sentences, they try to break them down and reformulate when retelling. For instance, a long descriptive sentence in the story can be rephrased in a simpler yet accurate way by the kid. This process of reformulation is great for language development. Third, they learn to use adjectives and adverbs more effectively to make the story more interesting.
Mine happened during a sleepover at my friend's house. I woke up in the morning and saw the blood on the sheets. I was mortified. I didn't know how to handle it. I ended up trying to wash the sheets secretly in the bathroom. But my friend's mom noticed something was off and was really nice about it. She helped me out and explained everything to me which made me feel a bit better but it was still so embarrassing at first.