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2007-10-18 10:38:41 · 15 answers · asked by demo 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting Grade-Schooler

We have tried everything already but the poopie monster thats cute. He has been checked out by a physician. He tells us that he is either lazy or couldnt make it in time. But two days ago he actually pooped his pants while we were eating at a restaurant. At the table. So he got his first spanken from daddy.

2007-10-18 10:49:39 · update #1

he hasnt pooped again but this has been ongoing for a few years. He was late to get potty trained, he already wears pull ups to bed cause he wets the bed. We have made him wear them to school. He has been grounded. We tried the reward system. Worked until he figured it out. He actually just asked me last week what he would get if he stopped. He is getting pretty brave. But I know that no one hurts him. He would definately say something. There is nothing wrong with him other than he is always in a hurry and doesnt take enough time. I thought it was cause he didnt wipe good enough untill it was caked on there. He washes his pants everytime and puts them in the washer. But he lies about it now and hides them in his room. Love the kid to death but boy is it annoying, and it can cause damage for him later. help!

2007-10-18 10:53:36 · update #2

15 answers

You have to use both negative and positive reinforcement. Since your son is 7, you should be able to have a chat with him about it. When he poops his pants discipline him (I'm not talking about hitting, so all you people who like to overreact to the "D-Word" can calm down). Take away his priveledges, put him in timeout, stuff like that. When he does go in the potty, reward him with praise and possibly work towards a goal, like picking out a new toy or something. You have to treat it like you are potty training him all over again (hopefully this isn't your first time potty-training him.)

2007-10-18 11:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

You have to be kidding me! The poopy monster. Get a grip lady, a 7 yr old is not a baby nor is the poopy monster cute. LOL. Look, he is old enough to understand what poop is and our societal norms associated with poop. Get real with him, he can handle it. The more you baby him the worse off it will be. Have you ever discussed germs with him. I only say this because he has been checked for physical problems. There could be some mental issues but from reading your question it looks like the problem is you. Maybe you should seek some help in the parenting department.

2007-10-18 23:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Angela S 1 · 0 1

Discover his underlying issues...there is something going on. He is at an age that he should know that is something socially unacceptable in our culture. Every culture has some place to go to the bathroom and this is usually resolved well before 7 years old. I would consider seeing a psychologist. But don't let them give him drugs until you have exhausted all other solutions.

Is he trying to gain control over you somehow? This is very typical around this age.

2007-10-18 18:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I feel you pain I have a 7 year old son who has the same problem. but let me explain the situation he was born with out a rectum so he now has a man made rectum your son need to go see a specialist cause he might not have the muscle is his rectum to hold it and there is classes and techniques that they have for teaching children these thing Good luck stay strong I know it is hard.

2007-10-18 17:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by kelly b 2 · 1 0

Sounds like encopresis to me. People with encopresis can't feel the urge to poop (this usually develops as a result of past avoidant behaviour), so they don't realize they're doing it until it's too late. If this is the case, he will have to be evaluated by a doctor, who can set up a plan to retrain his nerves so he can feel the urge again. I understand that it's frustrating, but try not to get angry or punish him; he can't control it, and you making him feel bad or embarrassed will only make it worse.

2007-10-18 18:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Lycanthrope777 5 · 4 0

First make sure that he doesn't have any medical problem right away or he doesn't have any emotional problems. If everything is OK there then I would say make him clean it himself while you sit there and tell him that only babies do this and if he doesn't stop you'll have to put diapers on him and treat him just like a baby.

2007-10-18 17:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by COURTNEY 3 · 0 0

You need to stop treating him like a baby and get firm with him. Either take him to the toilet every 30 min or take away everything he wants until he stops doing this.

Is he not making it because he's playing?? Take away the toys and explain that until he gets this under control that he can't have anything to distract him.

My nephew did this and we went into his room and took everything out except his mattress. He did it again and his mattress was gone the next day....he got the message and has been poop free from then on.

You have got to remind yourself that he is 7YEARS OLD! He is not a baby and he is not a toddler! If you don't stop this now he will get picked on for years to come.....He is playing you and you are playing right along.

2007-10-18 18:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by SuVmOm 2 · 3 3

he might have some serious issues you might want to talk to your family doctor and plus u could offer a reward like if you go so many days you get to pick what you eat or what movie you all watch

2007-10-18 17:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by 30 2 · 0 0

Have you talked to his pediatrician about this? Maybe there is a medical reason. If not, have you talked to the boy about it? If so, does he offer any reasons at all? It could be a physical or emotional problem.

2007-10-18 17:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by Emily Dew 7 · 0 0

you have to get down to what the real problem is! There is something bothering him and he may not even know what it is. He may need to see someone.

2007-10-18 17:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by wishiwereatthebeach 3 · 1 0

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