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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD2 was one of those kids that potty trained at 3.5 years. She was just incredibly stubborn. After the first week of preschool, we got a letter from the school reminding us of their "no pull-ups" policy. So on Friday evening, we told her that she cannot go back to school until she starts using the potty. On Saturday, we overheard her talking to her panties, "No more pee pee in the panties, ok?" On Monday, she went to school in panties and was completely potty trained. The amazing part was that she stayed dry overnight as well. Not a single accident since then. (She is 4.5yo now) [/quote]

So, someone put their foot down and the stubbornness magically resolved itself? Are you catching on? It's you, not her. Catch a clue, people. And, for the record, my kids' preschool did ZERO pull-ups, diapering, and absolutely required all children to be potty trained (yes, they would change clothes for accidents). Kids started at 2 years, 9 months. I never heard one person complain. This was not in DC because we had moved.

And, to reiterate, no one is talking about kids with delays that are not caused by their parents. [/quote]

PP quoted above. You are missing the point. Some kids do things at their own pace and no amount of lost effort and energy would change this...By contrast, my DD1 was potty trained at 1.5yo. She is 8yo now and still has an occasional bed-wetting accident when she is under the weather (unlike DD2). [/quote]

No, you are missing the point. As soon as she was told the preschool teacher wanted her to use the toilet, she did it. So, she did it at the teacher's pace, not her own. It was just the parents' pace she was not interested in because the teaching/training was somehow lacking. [/quote]

I never said anything about the teacher wanting her to do it. (The school sent the letter to us, not DD). We just told her that she cannot go to school unless she learns how to use the potty. DD weighed the pros and cons of both options and decided on what she wanted to do. I had/have no problem with this. Do you honestly think you are a better parent because your kid was potty trained earlier? Just think about it and you will see how ridiculous this sounds. (As I mentioned, my older child was potty trained at 1.5yo and I never thought it reflected on me - one way or another) [/quote]

Ahhhh so you said she couldn't go to school in diapers without reference to the teacher. Sounds like it was all up to her at her own pace! I did not realize that key distinction. Seriously? No, I don't think I am a better parent, but I do think that I have a much better understanding of cause and effect than most people on this board. You could have also had that kid trained a year before if you set up a similar lack of choice for her. [/quote]

Wow, you are so presumptuous. I can assure you that (1) i understand cause and effect better than you; and (2) i know my child better than you do.

[b]Just to give you a sense of her personality, let me tell you that earlier today we had a long conversation about MIT (my alma mater). She asked me what it was and after I explained, she declared (very seriously) that she will go there one day. And you know what? I believe that she will do it![/b] [/quote]

LOL, wtf does this have to do with anything?  PP, you sound nutty (and I'm not the other poster).[/quote]

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