2006-06-18 02:33:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
make him clean it up. And don't help him. is may sound cruel, but it will work. tell him that he need to poop in the toilet, and just ask him through out the day, "where are we supposed to poop"
take away something that he likes. Like if he likes to watch a certain show, so no show today, b/c you pooped on the carpet. and don't reinforce him by laughing when he is dropping his pants to poop on the carpet. Laughing will only make it worse. Make sure that you are rewarding him when he does poop on the toilet, and when he does anything that deserves being rewarded. When he pees in the toilet, ask him to sit down and try to poop when he is done.
There may be a more serious problem and you may want to have him seen by your family doctor.
2006-06-18 09:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law has many issues with her children 4 and 8 who have refused to defecate on a toilet. They have done it in their pants, on the lawn, it is HORRIBLE. There is definintely something no right here. These children that do this and YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY parent dealing with this are looking for attention. Even if it is NEGATIVE attention. I don't know what kind of parent you are, but if you even think to be like some of the others that answered you than you won't grow from here. This is an emotional problem. Not a physical. My son was Perching him self on the toilet like he was in the african savannah (5 yrs old) and the only way to correct this negative behaviour ( he didn't always do this, painful BM made this an issue). We used positive reinforcement for what he did right when he did. I downloaded a few free charts, posted them in the bathroom and when he reached the set goals, I awarded him with a toy specifically picked out and pictured. It was a 3 wk process, reward was within reach, but not easy. Good luck and definitely talk to you Pediatrican.
2006-06-18 04:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by home4smtime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL... I'm sorry but this is funny. I have kids, 6 and 7, and they haven't done that for a LONG time (maybe 3). If your child is a perfectly normal, average, healthy child be worried. This isn't normal or cool. There is probably some underlying problem (I hope it's nothing serious). If it's plain laziness he might be picking it up from someone. Watch him and take him to the bathroom and sit him on the toilet when you see that he is assuming the position in an inappropriate spot.
2006-06-18 05:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Enica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is pretty simple. Your little boy is five years old. Kindergarten age. This means that he is old enough to understand what you say when you talk to him...so TALK TO HIM. Do not say mean things...listen. Ask him why he is doing this. Does he need your help with something so he can use the big toilet? This is a matter of parents not listening to what their little ones are trying to say. Ask him if there is something YOU can do to make sure that he makes it to the toilet to go poo.
After you hear him out, take his side of the story into account when you explain to him the LOGICAL reasons of why we use the potty when we defacate (germs, messy, smelly), as well as how it makes you feel when you have to clean up such a yucky, smelly mess.
Over the following weeks (this WILL take time), be sure to remind him to use the potty. Don't make a huge deal about it...just ask him occasionally throughout the day and encourage him to let you know if he needs to go (especially if he needs help with something).
Good luck!
~D
2006-06-18 07:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by dancing_in_the_hail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he scared of the toilet?? It is common for young children to be afraid of the sound of a toilet flushing or just sitting on it.
If this is not the problem, perhaps leave a toy, magazine, or book to look at while he is using the toilet. Another idea would be to use tokens (rewards). Each time he uses the toilet, give him a token. After (x) amount of tokens, he earns a prize (whatever you know he will like...maybe an inexpensive hot wheels car?)
2006-06-18 03:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by collegegirl24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borrow the video "Once Upon Potty" (for boys) [it also comes in a girls' version] and watch it with him. There is a doctor's interview at the end for do's and don'ts for parents. The sound of the toilet flushing may be a problem. Sooner or later, most of us are "housebroken." Be gentle and firm. Watch your tone and facial expressions when you talk about this behaviour with him and listen carefully to his responses. Let him see how you use the toilet and model the behaviour you want to see from him.Do consult with your pediatrician or family doctor if the problem continues.
2006-06-18 12:20:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that at five he is already potty trained, so you HAVE taught him to use the toilet. This is an act of defiance, and needs to be handled immediatly. Make him clean it and put it in the toilet, not the trash. Then make him clean the carpet.
If it continues, at least your carpet will be clean.
2006-06-19 18:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by tortasinqueso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 5 there should not be a problem like this - do you have a dog? Maybe he is doing what he sees the dog do - at this age children imitate!
2006-06-18 02:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by MS L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow
tell some doctor because even for a 5 year old that is not normal
2006-06-18 02:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have been potty trained much much earlier. lol Oh........ you're speaking of an animal? LOOL (it's the way you asked the question)
2006-06-18 02:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋