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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is your five year old in a diaper? A pull up is a diaper.  [/quote]

I am surprised there are so many ignorant people out there who don't realize that it's a hormonal change that happens in childhood that makes you produce less urine overnight (hence not peeing all night long like you pee all day long).   You can't "train" your way into that development.  It just happens.  For many kids, at age 2 or 3.  For some kids, not until age 9.  Bedwetting is SO normal, especially in boys.  And there is absolutely a genetic component. It's not a behavioral issue.  It's like making fun of a kid for using an inhaler and asking why he can't just breathe normally without it like everyone else.  I swear, some adults are worse than kids. [/quote]

Is there a hormonal or genetic reason why he can’t wear pants or shorts?

It’s flat out weird to have kids walking around in their underwear (and especially their diapers!) in front of other people.

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I think it's flat out weird that you think it's weird.  I would never consider travelling with another family if they weren't ok with some preschooler nudity.  Are you serious?  Half the kids at the playground (in the city!) in the summer are running around in their underwear under the sprinklers!  There are some serious prudes out there.[/quote]

+1. [b]Why on earth does it matter what a baby, toddler, or preschooler is wearing [/b]in their own home, vacation home or hotel room? It’s so weird to me that people care about this. [/quote]

Because there is a difference between a baby and a 4 year old.

I know you want to pretend that there isn’t but that’s not how the rest of the world—and your closest friends feel about it. Sorry.

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I am the close friend and I really don’t care. My kids are two and almost one but my sister has a four-year-old and so does my best friend. I’ve definitely seen both the kids in underwear while at home (and even, gasp, naked!) At no point was I disturbed or shocked by this. I genuinely don’t understand why everyone should be feeling embarrassed in the scenario. Is it because the four-year-old’s body is too mature or could be viewed as sexual? If that’s the case, that’s a really disturbing line a thought.
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