My little boy is 6 years old and is very cabable of going into the restroom on his own. However, when we are out in public I trust no one. I do not trust him to go into the men's room alone because I have no idea what kind of sicko pedofile might be in their waiting to touch him or expose himself to my baby.
I take him into the ladies room with me. I have heard several women say that taking a child of that age into the ladies room is wrong. He is old enough to go into the men's room by himself. I disagree because like I said I don't trust anyone and their are way too many sickos out their for me. What is your opinion on this??
2007-05-22 07:15:57 · 49 answers · asked by Cheryl J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I absolutely agree with you!!! A 6 year old is not old enough to use a public bathroom by themselves. You are a good mom and the women that are commenting are just stupid and prudish. Why on earth would it bother someone that a 6 year old child is in the bathroom??? It is sad that in the world we live in today that we can not let our children go to the bathroom by themselves but that is the reality. We never know what people are thinking and we have to think of our children first.
I also wanted to add to those who said just yell in and see if the restroom is empty. Do you really think that if someone is in there that wants to hurt your child that they are going to answer??? Come on. And to those who are uncomfortable with little boys being in the restroom . Who cares what you think you are adults and you can take care of yourselves. I am a parent and I will not let anyone tell me what to do because they feel uncomfortable. I do and will always put my child first. And if you are uncomfotable then maybe you should make sure that you go to the bathroom before you leave and not drink anything while you are out. Are you people for real?? We are talking about children!!! An adult women would want to put a child at risk and make a mother feel horrible because she is uncomfortable??
2007-05-22 09:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by triplep_01 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I say who cares what anyone says or thinks. I just let my son go alone in the mens room for the first time about a month ago. He just turned 7 in December. He has been begging me for almost a year now though. He is quite mature for his age. I think you just go by how you feel and what you and your son are comfortable with. Believe me I was sure worrying while waiting about some creepo being in there with him. I hope the more he does it the more I will get used to it, it is hard to say as since than he hasn't had to go while out in public yet. I finally gave in because he had begged me for so long and where we were was not crowded at all. I think he was maybe the only one in there because you can bet when he came out I asked if there was anyone in there and he said he didn't see anyone.
I might not be comfortable with all restrooms or where they are (crowding, thugs, etc.) for me to allow him to do that all the time; I just don't know yet. If I'm not than that's just too bad to those who don't approve because I will ask no ones permission if I choose to take him into the ladies room with me. As far as I know there are no laws against it and I don't see why it is awful as he is in a stall and it's not like we are talking about boys who have hit puberty yet, they just have to use the restroom like everyone else.
2007-05-22 08:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what other people think. Your the mom so do whatever the He** YOU want to do LOL. I take all my boys into the ladies room i dont really care what people think. Theres alot of sickos out there, more likely some old man trying to do something to one of our boys, then have to worry about a little boy looking at a lady in a restroom. Give me a break those thoughts dont cross a 6 year olds mind
Mom of 4 boys and 35 weeks with boy 5
2007-05-22 07:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I dont see a problem in it until he does. He will tell you when he feels ready to go it alone and until then he should be by your side. Depending on where you are they may also have a family restroom, and you can go in there, at least maybe then he would be able to use a urinal and not freak out when he goes to the mens room! Once he is in school for a while and makes friends he will feel a lot more comfortable doing things on his own, so he can look 'grown up' so like I said, until then he should be by your side! Good luck!
2007-05-22 07:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by Misty B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm with you. The stalls in the ladies room offer privacy. It's not like he will see anyone exposed. Any woman who isn't sensitive to the danger of sending a young child into a mens room alone is the one with a problem. You are being sensible and protecting your child.
2007-05-22 07:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rosemary's Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't trust anyone. 6 Years old is too young. It just takes a second for some sicko to expose themselves.
You are doing the right thing.
2007-05-22 07:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by sparkles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take my son in with me too. There are way too many sicko's out there just waiting for an opportunity like that. It's not like he is seeing anyone else in the ladies room and they aren't seeing them. Tell the other women to shove it! You have a right to protect your son.
2007-05-22 07:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by zeus112999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that you are being a good mother. I have 3 boys and until they hit about 7 1/2 I didnt feel comfortable with them going into the mens restroom alone unless they were together. You are fine, those other women have no bearing on your life or the life of your child. Do what you feel is best and safest.
2007-05-22 07:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by eagfan5 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My opinion is that you sound like a good, caring and protective mother and you are right to not trust random men in public restrooms. If anyone says anything to you, and you feel you should justify them with an answer, then just tell them you don't want to give room for your child to be harmed.
2007-05-22 07:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by skye_lashay 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I see nothing wrong with this. I feel the same way you do. You can't trust anyone. A child is more important and precious than strangers opinions. My son is 4 and I will be doing exactly as you are. You here so much bad stuff that as a parent that is only being responsible.
2007-05-22 07:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Breezey is saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋