Quote From: serez03Wow, I can't believe it she is 4 and not potty trained my goodness. I seems to me you are to lenient on her getting her way all the time. I don't mean to offend in any way but 4 years old come on. She doesn't need any therapy you need to be consistant on what you do. I have hree daughters the oldest is 2 and was potty trained at 18 months and the twins are now 18 months are I have started potty training. They now understand what pipi and CACA (Poop) is and are starting to understand it is not riht to use it on there undies. I get them on panties when i get home from work and I am constantly asking if they want to pipi and taking them to the potty every 15 minutes until the pipi (urine) is in the potty. piecs of chocolate as a reward if they do and nothing if they don't.
Your daughter is now 4 years old take her to the potty make her see that she is old enough and how she feels to be in diapers and the other kids in undies. but be consistent. Have you taken her to the store with her pants wet and tell her how everybody is looking at her wet. Just have patience and Consistent if you notice she is needing to go to the rest room take her don't let her run over you and get her way. Kids are very smart and can get you you trained if you are not as stubborn as they are.
Don't give up and keep at it Good Luck!
I can't believe you could be so judgemental. I mean, I find it hard to believe that there has not been ONE aspect of parenting that had you completely flustered. Maybe potty training was a breeze for you and your children, but I am willing to bet any amount of money that you yourself have been at your wits end dealing with some other parenting issues (sleeping thru night, bed wetting, tantrums, refusal to eat, biting, hitting, name calling, getting rid of the bottle/binky, sharing). And just think of how "wonderful" it would have felt if when you were seeking help, someone were to pass judgement on you.
I have 2 children. The first potty trained with no major problems. My youngest is almost 4. She never pees in her undies and stays dry all night, but still has poop accidents. I have taken her for frequent trips to the potty, and did rewards, and talks, books, dolls that pee and poop, play doh fun factory, special panties, brought her in with me to watch. But it sadly comes down to, she is simply not ready to do it emotionally. So I think it would be far more helpful to emotionally support a child and reassure them that they will get it than it is to humiliate them publicly and make them feel badly about themselves. Very poor advice. I am sure the mom is under enough pressure from family, friends and teachers, maybe some support would have been nice.
