the child in question is 4 years old and was trained at one point, went to day care and regressed. the child now smears it and hides it.
2006-08-04 08:05:51 · 8 answers · asked by training 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
sounds like a budding liberal democrat to me.
seriously---it sounds like there are some 'issues' with the daycare the child attended. kids just don't "think" of these things on their own. this is what i'd try to do:
#1. love the kid.
#2. hug your kid a LOT.
#3. make sure your kid KNOWS you love them.
#4. get them out of that daycare.
#5. retrain.
#6. make sure your kid KNOWS you love them.
good luck!
2006-08-04 08:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids do crazy things that is why we call them children. We are to train our children.
It sounds like to me that the 4 year old in question is exhibiting behavior that is screaming for attention, whether good or bad. He may feel that he was somewhat "abandoned" when he was sent to day care. He may also just be strong willed and in need of guidance.
As a parent of 2 grown children and a grandparent of 2 more, I think that all children will exhibit behavior that is totally unacceptable from time to time. However, it should never just be overlooked. When this child does this, get at eye level with them, tell them that what they have done has made a mess and is totally unacceptable. Have the child help you clean the mess up and give them praise for doing so. Once again, re enforce that you will not tolerate that behavior anymore and praise them for being such a big boy or girl for learning from their bad decision.
If however the behavior continues, you might consider seeking professional help. There could be underlying emotional factors that a parent alone is not able to deal with.
Keep trying and keep smiling! Children are a blessing!
2006-08-04 08:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read in a book oncer that at this age children can become scared of the potty and dont want to poop in the potty. It also said that some children play with the poo because it makes them fill better after they use the toiklet But I dont know hoe true that is
2006-08-04 08:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by rebecca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because someone made too much of a big deal about a natural body process, and the child is now trying to maintain some control over their body.
2006-08-04 08:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there could be a lot of factors...could be family issues, day care issues, try talking to the child...i know it sounds wierd, but my nephew was doing the same thing ( he was also 4) and i think that it was because his dad had left, and the new boyf had moved in....whenever i talked to him all he wanted to talk about was his dad...so i kinda put 2 and 2 together. its something the child can do and control and get attention (even if it's negative)from doing it
2006-08-04 08:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by ekenny513 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are afraid of the potty. And when they do 'go' and play with it's like "wow that came out of me" just like anything else children learn by touch.
My son was afraid to stand and pee. So I put a rubber duckie in the pot and told him to pee on it.
2006-08-04 08:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by ma_zila 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's the stage that they happen to be in on their development. The next stage is the "mouth" stage. They'll be trying to put poop any any other thing they see interesting in their mouths. Try looking up psycology resources for help.
2006-08-04 08:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by styymy_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she was probably taught this by her classmates, but they probably do it for the attention they get from it or they could just be curious
2006-08-04 08:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋