im a parent who just had a devorce and my son who is 6 wants to be back in diapers.
im working on a low budget and diapers cost alot. do u have any other ideas about how to make a makeshift diaper
2007-08-24 12:16:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds like your divorce was really hard on him. You need a counselor, NOT diapers!
2007-08-24 12:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, is the reason that your 6 year old wants to wear diapers again because you got a divorce?? You need to know why he wants to revert back to being a toddler/baby. He may just feel like either he is the cause of you splitting up, or he wants more of your attention. At 6, he understand kinda what is going on, since he will be starting school soon, tell him that he can't go to school in diapers, the school will not let him. You can also tell him, that "mommy" or "daddy" could get into trouble and might have to go to jail. Surely he wouldn't want you not to be there for him. In regards to a makeshift diaper, you could alway either get a kotex pad or a poise pad (any incontinence pad) and slip it into his underwear. I would only do this as a last resort, and don't make a habit of it (but maybe he needs the reassurance) at night. If he wets the bed do you scold him?? Or yell?? You need to find out why he feels the way he feels and how you feel and find ways to work them out. Can your ex talk with him, or spend time with him?? That may be just what your son wants. Good Luck!!
2007-08-24 19:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by crazyxcool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont put him in a diaper, it will stop everything you have worked for. He is 6 years old what would make you want to do that?????
Not even an option, sit down and explain to him how life goes., and how he is a big boy, that is what you need to do, never reverse something that you have taught your children, you mayo nly confuse htem, and he has gone through alot so he doesnt need any ore confusion... You need to talk to him about what has happened, and make it clear that 6 year olds dont wear diapers.
2007-08-24 19:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by rockgirlfury 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is six dont let him go into diapers. just explain that he is a big boy and he dont need the diapers they are for little babies. Tell him that you love him just the way he is. try doing something fun 1 time a week if he acts like a big boy.
2007-08-24 19:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha, I think you might want to paper train him. News paper by the toilet is cheaper then diapers!
And it actually sounds like your son might benefit from some counseling, because of the divorce, and wanting back in diapers.
2007-08-24 19:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Hippie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He shouldn't be wearing diapers at the age of 6. I think you should try being a bit more firmer and tell him to get himself to the toilet if he needs it.
2007-08-24 19:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by DONNA MIA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spam? because you can't be serious. 6 year old in diapers 1) they don't make them big enough 2) you child must not be going to school because they will not allow a child not potty trained into school and if that's the case CPS will soon be after you. Major neglect for not spending a child to school.
2007-08-24 19:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
for one thing your child is 6 years old he should be house broken along time ago dont put him in diapers thats awfull he should be in school make him use the bathroom
2007-08-28 17:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by char c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET COUNSELING ASAP!!! your poor kid. He is really affected by this, don't give in to diapers. you need to spend more one on one time with him. No t.v., just play games and then throw in conversations with the time you spend playind board games and catch etc. He is devestated and needs to know everything will be ok, you guys will never stop loving him and will never leave him. get help!
2007-08-24 21:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by imaschroeder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty clear to me he just wants attention. Poor kid, my parents divorced when I was 5, I still remember it.
DONT LET HIM!
He needs the same ol daddy as before, remain consistant, tell him that you understand he isn't happy with what is going on right now.....that's ok, (please let him know his emotions are ok). But under no circumstances can he wear a diaper.
Plain and simple. You and your ex wife have to remain togather in regards to him, and keep consistant.
Good luck.
2007-08-24 19:24:51 · answer #10 · answered by Mysti 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋