My 4 year old son has been peeing on the carpet in the basement, I thought it was my daughter, she's still in diapers and sometimes takes them off.. but after asking Sean who was peeing, he finally told me it was him. What should I do about it?
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pgray1229
ANSWERS: 12
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rub his nose in it
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Did you ask him why? It maybe jealousy over his sister. There may also be a medical reason for it. I would take him to a doctor to rule out medical reasons and ask his advice on how to handle it.
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It could be totally unrelated to being jealous of his sister. My son spent the first week of kindergarten peeing in the bushes around the playground, because we had spent the summer camping and he was used to peeing in the woods. Maybe he likes the sound it makes, or he needs to be firmly reminded that pee goes in the toilet, not on the floor. He's only 4, just explain that you don't appreciate him peeing in inappropriate places. He'll get the idea.
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I teach this age group and they know it is wrong. It could be to get attention. Getting mad and jumping up and down won't do anything but know how to push your buttons. I have said things like, "Good Grief Johnny. Why would you do that? (typically a "I don't know" look or response) Do you think your friend Jimmy does that in his house? You are way too big to be doing this. You are 4 years old and 4 year olds don't do that. You do that I'm going to make you clean it up and if I were you I wouldn't do it again...Maybe I should make you stick your nose in it like you do w/ puppies. (Is there other behavior looming?) Seek out your pediatrician.
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I agree that it might be jealousy (I've heard horror stories of my behavior after my little brother was born) but more importantly its a terrible behavior that he's old enough to know is wrong. Keep him within sight for as long as possible to make sure he doesn't do it again and try to give him more attention to ease the jealousy. Mention that he'd lose some favorite toys/activities if it happens again. And of course, let him know that you are proud of him when he does go on the toilet :)
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ask him not to. When that fails give him good reasons not to, when that fgaild let hom know that whatever the next action on your part is, he will be choosing it. And act.
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put him back in diapers for another month
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i did that when i was his age. i have no idea why, it was a phase and i stopped/
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These answers here that suggest sticking his nose in are rediculous ans downright inhamane.That's not even the correct way to house train a dog and anyone who would even think of doing that to a child,is IMO sick. Start off by simply asking him if he knows why he's doing it. (he probably won't know though.) Remind him gently that the toilet (or potty chair) is the appropriate place for this. Accompany him to the bathroom at regularly scheduled times, and ask him to try to go. You might try rewarding him with a small candy or trinket if he's succesful. But by all means praise him. "what a good by jonny!" "that how big boys do it". It could be jelousy as others have mentioned. Sometimes having a younger sibling around will provoke jelous feelings in a young child and he might revert to more baby-like habits. If it continues despite all your gentle efforts, have his pediatrition take a look at him to rule out medical causes. I would not suggest putting him back in diapers or spanking or punishing. These actions could make the situation worse. Good luck
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rub his face in it. then if you can, teach him how to use the toilet like a civilized huma being.
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I cannot believe some of these moronic answers. They are the most childish, inhumane and downright idiotic responses I have ever read when it comes to child behavior. Rub their nose in it? Are we talking about a dog? This person should have their child taken away for child abuse. Answers for each child will be as different as to the reason the child is doing this. It could be caused by any number of reasons, from resentment of a sibling, lack of attention, stress or tension in the home, or outside the home. The answer is to get to the bottom of the problem and then find a solution. It is not as easy as an automatic slap on the bottom or go sit in the corner. I really feel sorry for these children who have morons for parents. That may be the root of their behavior.
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I cannot believe some of these moronic answers. They are the most childish, inhumane and downright idiotic responses I have ever read when it comes to child behavior. Rub their nose in it? Are we talking about a dog? This person should have their child taken away for child abuse. Answers for each child will be as different as to the reason the child is doing this. It could be caused by any number of reasons, from resentment of a sibling, lack of attention, stress or tension in the home, or outside the home. The answer is to get to the bottom of the problem and then find a solution. It is not as easy as an automatic slap on the bottom or go sit in the corner. I really feel sorry for these children who have morons for parents. That may be the root of their behavior.
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