i have i 4 year old son that will not use the potty if it is for a bowel movement he just hides away in the corner. is there anythingmu can do. ive tryed everyy method and read several books on this process. please help
Andysays
I wonder whether this MD is in favor of this approach or not. where does he stand (or sit) on this issue? 1
Jennsays
I am appalled that you would promote a. any method that uses a 5-10 hour method of focus for a young child and b. the use of “treats” as rewards. Any early childhood educator knows that these 2 things are not good for young children. You even have to keep them in one area and you say the “historical teaching of the method included “scolding and gentle discipline”. Unreal! I am thoroughly disgusted. Goes against everything we teach families to do in early care and education. Have you read about “best practices”? Obviously not!
Geoffsays
It really just sounds like the Dr. here is presenting this idea, explaining it to people who might have been wondering about the fastest method possible, as I’m sure many parents are and do. Who wouldn’t want something like the transition of potty training your child to happen as smoothly and quickly as possible? I don’t think he necessarily says this is his “go-to” method of training – if anything I’d say he’s pretty detached from it. I don’t think it’s very fair to come down on him so hard. I don’t really see this as a great method, seems a little too old-school. Parents AND children have evolved and there are much better ways to deal and accommodate their individual needs rather than to staple an approach to the situation and test out theories and methods. My girlfriend and I just bought our newly-turned two-year-old a potty so that he’d be used to having it around, slowly learning about it, as well as continuing to be involved when we’re going to the bathroom. He’s starting to show signs of understanding, and we’re slowly embracing that as he grows closer towards truly understanding the process. Our plan was to build up to that point and do the weekend of immediately eliminating diapers, allowing him to learn the discomfort of soiling his clothes, and he’ll probably get it pretty quick when he’s ready to be there. Obviously the most important factors are LOTS of love and encouragement, and teamwork. You have to be as involved as you want them to be : )
marina says
i have i 4 year old son that will not use the potty if it is for a bowel movement he just hides away in the corner. is there anythingmu can do. ive tryed everyy method and read several books on this process. please help
Andy says
I wonder whether this MD is in favor of this approach or not. where does he stand (or sit) on this issue? 1
Jenn says
I am appalled that you would promote a. any method that uses a 5-10 hour method of focus for a young child and b. the use of “treats” as rewards. Any early childhood educator knows that these 2 things are not good for young children. You even have to keep them in one area and you say the “historical teaching of the method included “scolding and gentle discipline”. Unreal! I am thoroughly disgusted. Goes against everything we teach families to do in early care and education. Have you read about “best practices”? Obviously not!
Geoff says
It really just sounds like the Dr. here is presenting this idea, explaining it to people who might have been wondering about the fastest method possible, as I’m sure many parents are and do. Who wouldn’t want something like the transition of potty training your child to happen as smoothly and quickly as possible? I don’t think he necessarily says this is his “go-to” method of training – if anything I’d say he’s pretty detached from it. I don’t think it’s very fair to come down on him so hard. I don’t really see this as a great method, seems a little too old-school. Parents AND children have evolved and there are much better ways to deal and accommodate their individual needs rather than to staple an approach to the situation and test out theories and methods. My girlfriend and I just bought our newly-turned two-year-old a potty so that he’d be used to having it around, slowly learning about it, as well as continuing to be involved when we’re going to the bathroom. He’s starting to show signs of understanding, and we’re slowly embracing that as he grows closer towards truly understanding the process. Our plan was to build up to that point and do the weekend of immediately eliminating diapers, allowing him to learn the discomfort of soiling his clothes, and he’ll probably get it pretty quick when he’s ready to be there. Obviously the most important factors are LOTS of love and encouragement, and teamwork. You have to be as involved as you want them to be : )