Replies to '07/11 What’s Up, Doc?'

Its very upsetting that someone such as yourself would comment in this way.  You are obviously not a parent or have never had difficulties in life.  I have two children, one 7 and one 5.  My five year old has no problems using the bathroom but unfortunatly my 7 year old has encopresis.  I know that it is a medical condition as I have potty trained both my children the same way.  Your comment is very bothersome because you have no clue what children such as my son has to go through on a daily basis.  For the last two years he has every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday has to drink two bottles of magnesium citrate, chew 80 milk of magnesium tablets and everyday of the week have to take two adult doses of Mirilax, yes my 7 year old son has to do this.  Til this day we still have not been able to get him completly cleaned out.  His potty muscle is still stretched out leaving him clueless to when his potty is coming out.  We see a Pediatrition Gastronoligist on a regular basis and he continues physical therapy to learn to use that muscle properly.  We have even had him see a pysciatrist that specializes in this situation. It is a struggle everyday not only for myself and my husband but I always think of what my child has to go through.  Having to keep my 7 year old who is starting 3rd grade in a pull up that barely fits him any more and picking him up from school, smelling what has happened and how it effects his life is such a challenge that maybe you should keep your negativity to yourself.  These children are not abused,  they have a challenging medical condition that I wouldn't wish on anyone and for your own good, I hope you never have to deal with this situation, because you will feel horrible for even making such a comment.

replied to wrong person, this is meant for Kendra1820,  i completley agree with you