Hello,
I have read the messages in this area concerning the difficulty in potty training older children and have come to realize that I am not alone...whew!!!
My son, Dominic, has an older brother (6 years old) who potty trained, late, also...at around 3 and 1/2 years. We used the reward system with him and it worked (small toys in a basket that he could pick from {1 toy for each successful potty experience}...he trained in about 5 days this way.
Dominic? nope...
I have tried everything that I can think of positive and negative reinforcement...to no avail.
Note: My sons only use pull ups at night.
Dominic does not have accidents at pre-k classes
He waits until he gets home...takes his clothes off...and, usually, when playing or watching tv ...does the deed...then, hides.
So, he knows he has done something that is not acceptable.
When questioned...he says he either is 'lazy' (don't know where he got that from..probably, his brother)...or, did not have enough time ...today, it was two poops and a pee on the carpet...
From reading your thread and responses ...I think, that I shall have him keep his underware on...see what happens.
I do so hope that he gets upon the potty track, soon...
Oh...I am a stay-at-home Dad....at least, until Dominic gets into Kindergarten...then, it shall be back to the workplace (next year)
Thanks for the inspiration I have read from the other messages....
Kind Regards,
Hal R.
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