Before the constructive attitudes of parents regarding toilet training, it is necessary to talk about a behavior that will make the future life of the child difficult, affect the personality structure, and cause some behavioral disorders; "force". Parents may sometimes act in a hurry to get their children to acquire this habit as soon as possible, pushing the child into a situation for which he is not yet ready. However, since sufficient muscle control is required for this activity, it is pointless to force it. Otherwise, the child will experience serious stress, become stubborn, and become emotionally upset. feels burdened. You should not worry about toilet training. When the child is approached patiently, without forcing, and with compassion, toilet training will no longer be a problem. There are some factors that should be taken into consideration before starting toilet training.
Appropriate age
Toilet training begins between the ages of 18-24, but while some children are ready for this at 18 months, others may experience a process that lasts until the 25th month. Can your child pee just enough several times throughout the day, instead of small amounts many times? Does the diaper usually stay dry for several hours? Does he show his need to go to the toilet with his face, facial expressions or posture? The answers to the questions will show you whether your child is ready.
Physical Preparation
Children with sufficiently developed hand and finger coordination are suitable for toilet training. If he can grasp objects and put things on and take them off, his hand and finger coordination is developed.
3. Mental Development
Mentally, the child must be able to understand and respond to his parent's requests and give behavioral reactions. Certain criteria may be taken into consideration for this; Can he show the organs on his face, go to a certain place on his own, imitate simple tasks, bring a certain toy when you want it, can he place an object when you ask him to place it somewhere else? If your child can do these, he is mentally ready.
I Think My Child is Ready, What Should I Do Now?
-Never force the child. , don't get stubborn, don't turn it into a power struggle.
-You can make your child sit on the toilet for a few minutes after each meal.
- You can follow his hand, face and body movements well and take him to the toilet when you understand that he needs it.
-You can use the toilet theme while playing the game (you can play as a baby coming to the toilet and ask your mother to take you to the toilet.)
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