I babysit a 3 year old boy who asks everyone if they poop in their pants? How do I stop it.?

Answer 1

Sounds like he's just being a normal 3 year old boy. If you are really concerned, talk to his parents. They are the ones who should handle the situation.

Answer 2

If he is getting attention for it he won't stop, or maybe he is just curious. Ask him why he asks people. You would be surprised at some of the reasons a 3 year old can come up with. You could also tell him that everybody poops. Some people do it in their pants, and some do it on the toilet. See what his response is to that!!!!

Answer 3

He's at the perfect curious age... he just wants to know! Children at this age are very egocentric... the world revolves around them and they think that everyone else sees things and does things the same way they do. A great book is Everyone Poops. If you present the information in a matter-of-fact way, he should get the idea that people, animals, mommies and daddies- everyone goes poop. Once it is common information, the fascination should go away.

Answer 4

Just tell him it's not nice to say that to people?
It's kinda funny, the other day I went into the bathroom, it's across the hall from our living room, which has a gate in the doorway. My daughter (2 yrs.) stood at the gate in the living room, and after I went in the bathroom, my daughter asked "pooping?" I was caught off guard, and cracking up! I said, "No, I'm not pooping thank you, I'm just going potty!" It was hilarious, but even better, she did the same thing to my dad when we went to my parent's house that night! Luckily it's not an all-the-time thing!

Answer 5

Laughing at him is the worst thing to do. Children at this age are into being funny. They like cause and affect. Saying this in the past has probably gotten laughs. There is nothing that you can really do except ignore him. Maybe talk to him saying that it is not a very nice thing to say. It depends on his maturity level on how well that will be responded to. Maybe get him into saying something nicer like.. "do you brush your teeth?".. hm... good luck!

Answer 6

Awww how cute.Im sure that when he was toliet trained his mom explain to him that daddy,mommy,neighbor,friend,......dont poop in their pants.He just wants to make sure that no one poops in their pants so he knows he putting the poop where it belongs,(in the toliet)Why try to stop it.He will soon stop asking and learn a more personal question to ask people.

Answer 7

Just tell him nicely..."It's not nice to ask that question of people". Give him a reward for not saying it and when he about to say it...remind him until he changes the habit of asking that question.

It's just the stage that he is in right now with learning about himself and going to the potty....we aren't born knowing social norms, society (i.e. You, his parents and teacher) must teach him what acceptable

Answer 8

tell him big people don't do that. maybe he is potty training or trying to figure the bathroom out. I am sure it is very embarrassing for you. hopefully with better understanding of the bathroom, he will stop soon. good luck. tell people he is just curious and learning how to go to the toliet. .

Answer 9

Try talk to him like saying "never never say poop to anyone because it is very very rude, you promise? i will treat u a chocolate if u wont say it again! lets play!" i got a 3 years old girl cousin , i told her to stop saying shut up to everyone even her dad...i told her i will treat her a choc and she stopped! yey....hope my cousin wont continue saying shut up! lol xx

Answer 10

If it really bothers you -- and I'm not sure why it would -- don't laugh or otherwise pay attention to it. And get others in on ignoring it, too.

Try and find something else entertaining but inoffensive for him to ask, too.