About 50% of the time it's not much of a problem. He doesn't argue about it. But the other 50% you would think he was a 2yr old throwing a fit because he doesn't want to. I've explained many times some of the important reasons of taking a shower ( Good hygiene!). I've also talked about other children teasing him & not wanting to be around him because of his oder from not showering. I'm not sure what else to do.
2006-12-01 01:33:55 · 17 answers · asked by Cstout 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
as far as T.V., games, movies, or any extra activities go, everything is pretty well scheduled according to when his priorities are taken care of. Shower time is also a set time. It never used to be a big deal. I think he's getting lazy. I have'nt given up on grounding & being set on it as well as keeping my cool at the same time(though it can be tough)
2006-12-01 06:42:12 · update #1
also, I know 10 seems young to start to worry about body oder, but he's a big boy. I'm 5feet 4in & he's only about 4-6 in shorter than me & weighs 115lbs. He get b.o. regularly.
2006-12-01 07:05:06 · update #2
this worked with my son... get a shower radio that he can listen to his favorite station on while he showers. As soon as he's done, remove it so he dosen't listen to it at other times. They also make shower cd players as well. Tell him he can listen to the music that drives you crazy and gives you a migrane... THAT SHOULD DO IT. good luck.
2006-12-02 12:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by cameraspaz2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it might help to determine what the source of his dilemma is. Does he hate showers because they cut into playtime or something that he likes to do? If so, then find a way to keep taking a shower from being such a chore. Otherwise, try to get through it as fast as you can. This is a common thing for little boys especially.
Tell him this is what everyone does. He sees you showering regularly, right? (I don't mean he watches you, but that he knows that you are ready to go in there, and you come out clean, etc.)
The other alternative is a bath. Maybe he can play in the bathtub and that would be more appealing? He can take some of his toys in there and make it an event instead of a chore.
2006-12-01 01:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Teddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good hygiene is a no arguing issue in my house. We have set routines and bathtime is no exception. Set a certain time for showering, brushing teeth etc. and stick to it. For example, my twins know that at 7pm it's time to shower and get their clothes ready for the next day. There is no tv, computer or video games until these tasks are done. Once they have finished taking their showers,etc, they can have the rest of the evening to themselves until bedtime. It took a little while for the routine to get established, but I stood my ground and showering just became a normal routine. It's hard with boys that are 10 because the don't really care what other people think. Good luck. By the way, my sons are now 13, and it has gotten a lot easier.
2006-12-01 01:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by creole woman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why doesn't he like to take showers? Ask him. Explaining good hygiene is great. He can fuss all he wants as long as his booty gets soap and water, but if he's throwing a fit like a 2yr old (yelling, screaming, crying, flopping on the ground, throwing things etc) this needs to be corrected immediately- that's way out of line and should be set straight. He'll thank you later for not being the smelly kid in class and that girls didn't end up either A. dumping becuase his nasty habits or B. not even giving him a chance. I have noticed in my experience that the kids that don't shower and have good hygiene are more outcasts like nerdy, brainy, loner kids and kids that are unruly and have poor attitudes and/or homelifes.
2006-12-01 02:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At ten years of age does he have an odor? Instead of telling him when to take a shower, try asking him when he will be taking his shower. When his chosen time arrives, just remind him it's time. Having him take this small part in the decision making may help.
I suspect in another year or so, he'll change his attitude without much prompting from you. It's a boy thing.
2006-12-01 01:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By allowing him to set his own scheduling for bathing, he's more than likely to participate.
Sit down with him and set a schedule of when he wants to take a shower and also set the expectancy of cleanness is a requirement in your home.
2006-12-01 17:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by PeppermintandPopcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him everyone has to do it and if he argues with him you will immediatley take away a privlage, like tv or anything he enjoys, and stick to it. After a few time losing his tv, games ect he will get in the shower. Take them away long enough Like a week so he really feels the consequence to arguing with his mother.
2006-12-02 13:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Maizy * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a set shower time every evening right before his favorite show is on, so he'll hurry up take a shower or he can't watch his show. Also take him to Walmart and let him pick out some soap shampoo etc.
2006-12-01 01:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Jody 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Every night turn off the the tv, video games. Eat dinner, say time for homework. Right after say time for a shower. Tell him if he wants tv or video games back after dinner he will get these things done. Take the cords away from them if you have too.
2006-12-01 02:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We took our son to the store & let him pick out his own shower stuff. Our son likes that Axe stuff. Snake peel seems to be his favorite. Must be the name that he likes, although it doesn't smell too bad. If they have an active role in choosing their soap & stuff, they may want to shower more often. At least our son does. Good luck
2006-12-01 04:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by jodi g 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋