Question:
Hi.
We are very close cousins.
I am curious regarding the halachos of Kol Isha, and Shomer negia with my 5 year & 8 year old boy cousions..
Thank you
Answer:
Hello,
Under the assumption that you are over 11 years old, both of these halachos would only apply from when they are age 9.
Best wishes
Sources:
See Halichos Bas Yisroel pg. 93 in the name of R' S. Z. Auerbach zt"l (regarding kol isha), and the 7th chapter footone 29 in the name of R' Eliyashiv zt"l (regarding touching).