I just don't think my son and daughter-in-law work with her enough. They just think she will pick it up when she is ready. I try not to offer advice to any of my kids, but I'm biting my lip on this one! Any suggestions?
2006-10-24 11:11:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Let your son and daughter-in-law handle it in their home.
If she is staying over at your house put her in "big girl pants" and she will learn quick enough when and where to go.
I think it is a step backwards to use "Pull-Ups" diapers, the kid needs to feel what it's like to be wet and how to avoid it.
2006-10-24 11:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by mailatac 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Leave them alone on this one and most other parenting decisions. You need to relax, and they will relax. Some kids are just later than others. Nothing my husband and I do is rights according to his parents, it has lead to a very strained relationship. A friend's mother would constantly gives her looks or makes comments about the granddaughter not being trained and talking late, again a strained relationship. Most of us do the best that we can, being told that we aren't "good" enough, or working hard enough does not help. Just be supportive and listen if they need to complain, only give advice if it is asked for specifically!
2006-10-24 18:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by PLDFK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like my mother so I'm just gonna say this...
The more you bug your daughter or son about this the less they are going to listen to you when bigger issues arise. Let this one go. Some kinds aren't potty trained till they're 5. Just be patient. If they aren't hitting, kicking or damaging your grandchild... then is their really that big of a problem? I'm sure you just want whats best for your grandchild, but remember so does you Son.
Good Luck!
2006-10-24 18:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by I Ain't Your Momma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is ok if she is still not potty trained. Every child is different, and I agree that they will pick it up when ready. Some just take longer to train even if pushed. I wouldnt push her because it may cause problems, if she truly isnt ready. It is their child and if they are not looking for advice on how to potty train then i would just keep things to myself. You may make them upset.
2006-10-24 18:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work with children that are 5 and are still not potty trained. You don't want to push the child, that will only make it worse. She will know when she is ready. Just tell them to giver lots of positive support. I'm sure she'll get it in no time.
2006-10-24 18:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica_Bessica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is fully potty trained, and I have to give credit to her Grandma for at least 1/2 of that success. Grandma watches my kids often, when I am at work. At grandmas she wore big girl pants, at home Pullups, she was potty trained very quickly, and now even sleeps thru the night without diapers. If you watch her often put her in unders and start teaching her yourself!
2006-10-24 18:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is "sort of " potty trained . She was with me but I think I was pushing her too hard because all my other friends kids were. But I think now that shes not in my care she isnt anymore. I guess she will when she wants to on HER own time.
2006-10-24 20:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by diana_catcheway 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can understand that you might be frustrated but upset??!!!
What kind of a parent are you...every child is different just be patient and ler her take her time, you might cause psychological
problems later in life, according to Freud and his 5 stages of
child development, read about it, you'll realize your doing harm to\
your child.
www.about.com keyword: Five stages of Child Development
of course Sigmund Freud.
2006-10-24 21:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids were trained earlier in the past and it messed them up psychologically. it looks weird, the new way, but it's better for the children.
2006-10-24 18:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to all that Dr. Spock gibberish. She should be going to the potty room at this age. Let her stew in her poop and she'll learn.
2006-10-24 18:21:29 · answer #10 · answered by SE_FU 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋