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Your child’s entry into kindergarten is rapidly approaching, and you’re feeling anxious because they’re not yet toilet trained. Here are some tips to help.
In France, schooling becomes mandatory at the age of three, and children can attend either public or private institutions. But what if your child isn’t fully toilet trained when it’s time to start kindergarten? Here are some insights and advice from Héloïse Junier, a child psychologist and author of the Parent Survival Manual (Ed. Eyrolles).
Can a school refuse a child who isn’t toilet trained? What does the law say?
According to Article L113-1 of the education code, “every child should be welcomed into a kindergarten or nursery class as close to their home as possible at the age of three, if their family so requests”. In other words, being toilet trained is not a prerequisite for starting kindergarten. This was confirmed by Jean-Michel Blanquer, former Minister of Education, in response to a question from Senator Serge Babary, published in the JO Senate on 01/16/2020: “Toilet training is a joint effort between the school and the family. It should not be a condition that prevents a child from enrolling in and attending school. The ATSEM and the teacher are expected to perform the necessary hygiene tasks to help the child through this phase, respecting their maturity and privacy.”
Who changes diapers in kindergarten?
It is the territorial specialized school agents (ATSEM) who are responsible for changing diapers in kindergarten. Their role includes assisting the teacher with daily tasks such as welcoming, supervising, and managing the pupils.
Don’t rush the process or put pressure on yourselves
Mastering toilet training is a significant milestone in a child’s development. However, it would be counterproductive to rush this process. Héloïse Junier, a child psychologist, observes that parental pressure tends to increase in the summer and even from April. “It’s crucial for parents to release this pressure. The journey to becoming continent is not linear; it might take time or happen very quickly. Sometimes, just observing others and mimicking for one or two weeks is enough to motivate the child to use the toilet,” the expert reassures. Moreover, she suggests that the term ‘cleanliness’ is not appropriate as it implies that the child is unclean. “Parents should avoid having a negative image of their child as dirty. The more pressure put on the child, the more likely they are to reject the potty and potentially suffer from constipation,” warns the psychologist.
How can you help your child become toilet trained for school?
“If the child shows no interest in being continent, parents can start by stimulating their curiosity by reading books to them, leaving the bathroom door open, suggesting games about the topic, and discussing it. Some parents decorate the toilets or the area where the child goes to make it magical and enchanting,” advises Héloïse Junier. For toilet training to be successful, it’s essential for the child to be somewhat willing. “When they begin to recognize their internal signals (needing to pee or poop), that’s a good time to suggest they try going without a diaper,” she explains.
Another tip for familiarizing the child with the potty is to take it everywhere during vacations: on bike rides, to the beach, as if the potty is part of the family. As soon as the child shows signs of needing to go, the potty should be readily available. In the event of an accident, the parent should not humiliate the child, yell, or resort to physical punishment.
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Man, my cousins kid was like a tiny leaky faucet when it came to potty training. Took forever! But the teachers at school were cool about it, didnt make a big deal. Kids gotta learn at their own pace, you know?
Man, back in my day, we didnt have all this diaper drama for kindergarten. Kids were just kids, no pressure. Let em learn at their own pace, folks! Stressing about potty training aint gonna help no one.
Man, I remember my kid, stubborn as a mule when it came to potty training. But hey, every nugget of progress felt like a victory! No need to stress, itll click eventually. Patience pays off in the end, right?
Yo, real talk, can we chill on the potty training stress? Like, kindergartens a big deal, but lets not go crazy. Kids learn at their own pace, you know? No need for all this diaper drama.
I remember when my nephew showed up to kindergarten in a diaper. Poor teachers had to handle it. Parents, do your part, dont make others change diapers! Lets get those kiddos potty trained, people!
Man, my lil sis wasnt potty-trained til she was five, bless her heart. Kindergarten had to deal with her diaper changes. Its tough, but lets not stress over it. Kidsll get there when theyre ready, right?
Man, I remember the stress of potty training my kid. Schools should have the patience to help. Its a big change for tiny humans, yknow. Lets not rush em into adulthood too soon, eh?
I remember when my little bro went to kindergarten not fully potty-trained. The teachers were super chill about it, no biggie. Its all about support and patience, man. Kids grow at their own pace, ya know?
You know, I remember the diaper days like it was yesterday. Kindergarten already? Time flies! No need to stress, folks, each kiddos got their pace. Patience and a lotta wipes, thats the real MVP combo!
I remember when my niece refused to use the potty. It was a battle! Kindergarten without being trained sounds like a mess. Schools gotta have a plan for this, right? Diapers at school? Nah, that cant be right.
Man, toddlers and potty training – what a saga! Kindergarten with untrained kiddos does sound like a recipe for chaos. Schools better have a solid game plan for that, like, for real. Diapers at school? That just doesnt sit right, nah. Hope they figure something out, cause that could get messy real quick.
You know, back in my day, we didnt stress about kindergarten potty training. Kids learn at their own pace, folks! Let them be little. No need for all this diaper drama, let em bloom in their own time.
Man, I remember the diaper drama when my youngest started kindergarten. Its tough on parents and teachers. Lets cut them some slack and help our kids through this milestone. Its a messy journey, but well get there!
I remember when my niece was scared of the potty. Her kindergarten didnt mind helping her out. Every kiddos different, yknow? Lets not stress the small stuff, folks. Theyll get there when theyre ready.