PUTTING THEM ON THE POTTY
The approach to childcare has changed a lot in the past 15 years. Theemphasis is now heavily on the child and what the child wants to do. Butalthough there have been many improvements and research into the earlyyears, I can't help but wonder, has this child-centred approach gone toofar? What does it mean when it comes to potty training, for example?After all, a child cannot potty train itself.
The welfare of any child is paramount. But as parents we have all readthese books telling us to adopt a relaxed approach and avoid allconflict related to this age.
Potty training is not easy and requires consistency, patience and apositive attitude. Without these, any child will become stressed, nomatter what age they are.
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