Potty Training

For the past couple of weeks Joel has started wetting his pants again. I think I've heard that this behavior can signal some kind of psychological stress in the child, but I don't think that's the case with Joel. He's just lazy. A little wetness in the crotch doesn't bother him, so why should it bother anyone else?

He doesn't do it at preschool or when we go out -- just at home. I knew I had to punish him somehow or he would do it forever. He hates getting his hair washed, so I decided the punishment would be pouring water over his head. If you think this is an odd punishment, you are right. I could go on and on about Joel's sensory issues and explain why this is the most appropriate discipline that I could think of, but I won't.

Since instigating this punishment he has continued to wet his pants but the frequency is declining. I insist that we perform this ritual in the backyard. He insists that he takes all his clothes off beforehand, as he does not want to get them wet. (There's definitely an irony here -- he doesn't mind having his clothes soaked from urine, but pure unadulterated water is unacceptable!)

Anyway I always wonder if any of my neighbors are watching my naked, screaming son having water poured over his head. Who knows, Children's Protective Services may be on it's way soon!