2007-11-13 11:18:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
he sleeps in pullups
2007-11-13 11:23:36 · update #1
You will just need to find a way to get him to do it. Perhaps "no breakfast or tv until you shower" or whatever he does first in the morning. Make the shower a priority. If he throws a fit, time for a spanking or time out.
2007-11-13 11:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
A morning shower not only for hygiene BUT...it just wakes you up for being attentive for school. As an adult they start their mornings that way (or should).
I would tell him every morning he skips a shower...he goes to bed a half hour earlier. (If you are sure he isn't afraid or something) Reminding him he is not getting enough rest and that is why he is fussy and resisting the NORMAL morning routine. Until he is willing to shower in the morning he will progressively go to bed 1/2 hour earlier every night. Then stick to it. If you can't get this under control at age 6.... You are going to be paying hell by the time he is a teenager. Time to be respectful and follow directions. Time to instill all the good habits....brushing teeth etc.. These are basic life skills he is old enough to be responsible for.
The (enuresis) bedwetting is another thing...is very very common. Look up the statistics...they will surprise you. Big number of kids with the problem at age 10 and 12. The old remedies are more demeaning and punishing...so read up on that...don't fall for any of the cure advertisements...the pediatrician is the best to advise about that.
Good Luck!
2007-11-13 11:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean that he's a bedwetter and needs to wash it off in the morning before school? I've known kids in that situation and they didn't shower before school but they put on clean clothes in the morning and nobody smells anything.
If that's unacceptable to you or if there really is a noticeable urine smell then you have to come up with a new morning routine. Put toys in the tub, allow him to choose his favorite cereal ONLY if he takes his bath. I would try the "Rewards" approach first before trying something more punitive. If it becomes routine then there is a good chance that it won't bother him to wash in the morning. Kids thrive on routines.
2007-11-13 11:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
is your 6 yr old wetting the bed at night? if not, why can't he take a bath the night before?
Most 6 yr olds don't take a shower or bath every single day, as long as its every other day its fine.
He might be afraid of the shower, talk him through it. usually there is a reason...
In the end your the parent, so be the parent !
2007-11-13 11:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by clysh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would make him. My daughter is 7 and wears pullups. I would tell him to do it or he owes you 5 chores after school. And follow through. When he does shower than be all proud of his good attitude and how good he smells with fresh soap, etc.
2007-11-13 11:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I assume he needs to "wash off his pee" because he wets the bed. You can either force him to shower in the morning, or get him those big kid diapers for night time. You're the parent.
2007-11-13 11:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by I love my baby boy! 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He simple does not understand the odor, keep a set of his clothing where the urine was allowed to dry, make him smell the clothing and explain this is how he smells to others when he goes out with urine on him. Tell him the truth, you are not punishing him for wetting the bed, you simple are trying to help him keep his secret until he out grows this behavior.
2007-11-13 11:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by itchianna 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
excuse me yet you are the determine. whilst it is composed of subjects like hygine, the new child would not get an selection. you run the tub or bathe and get him in there whether you should strip him off and positioned him under the water your self.
2016-09-29 04:44:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let him know that the pee kinda smells and you dont want him to go to school smelling like that.
I really hope you have more control over a six year old
2007-11-13 11:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by Just Another One 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean, he 'won't'? Who's the parent?
If you want him to take a shower, MAKE HIM.
If you don't, you will be setting a really BAD example and starting from now he will learn he can get away with disobeying you.
2007-11-13 11:22:59 · answer #10 · answered by luvrats 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋