Quote From: cutegwfI agree with the statements about understanding the problem and we should all put ourselves in this family's shoes. No one knows what it's like to have this issue unless you do. HOWEVER, make the children responsible. We are living in a society where the parents quickly jump in and take the blame - when the children do anything that is abnormal or wrong. WHY won't anyone put any of the responsibility of these children for this terrible issue. It's not a syndrome, it's a problem that can be resolved, but not by the parents. They know how to use a toilet. The kids must want to do it and should be made a part of the solution. Like I said before, make them do their laundry and I bet it comes to a screeching halt!
The naivety of some...astounding. My sister has a now 35yo son that had encopresis. You can only imagine the ignorance 30 years ago of this condition. They had a diagnosis for this back then, but no real help on how to get through it. And I can tell you first hand that making him do his own laundry did NOT stop the problem. Why are you referring to a medical problem as "abnormal" or "wrong"? If you had urinary incontinence due to a medical problem, would YOU be abnormal or wrong? You'd be running out for the Depends, and to the doctor for a solution. Unfortunately for those suffering from encopresis, the solutions aren't easy. It's not a "one size fits all" fix.
Where is the compassion and understanding for these parents and children???
