Is it appropriate to take your son to the womans bathroom?

My son is now 7 and is at the age where he wants to do that type of thing by himself. It depends where we are really...at the mall, movie theater etc., I always go in with him, but at restaurants I'll let him go in by himself but usually stand outside the door. I thibk it's fine to take boys into the womens bathroom...there are at least seperate private stalls in there and there is nothing that they are going to see that is of a private nature.

WOW.. Well after hearing that I dont think I would let my kid go into the bathroom alone. I would eaither go with him ask a male friend if one was with me to take him, or take him into the girls washroom. I would be to scared that some thing was going to happen if I let him go alone in a public bathroom..

Well, the chance of a child being abducted or harmed by a stranger is actually very small, but due to the coverage of the media it has been exaggarated out of all proportion. Your child is more likely to be run over by a vehicle, stabbed or shot by his friend than to have trouble with a stranger. However, that said, you can never be too careful and if you are at all worried you could first see if there is a male attendant who would watch over your boys, as these are all crim checked and should be safe, or take them into the ladies room and have peace of mind. However small a risk is, if you are going to be worrying it will transfer itself to the child and then he or she is going to worry about going into strange places etc. I think you have found a reasonable compromise and as your sons grow bigger and stronger you will know the right time to let them go in alone, although they do at least have the advantage that there are two of them. It is actually nice to hear of a Mother being so caring. When I have to use a bathroom I have to hang on to my walking stick for dear life to avoid being knocked flat by children running amok in and out of the bathroom, and I would love it for their Mothers to be keeping and eye on these children.

If it is just my children and myself then I have my boys go into the ladies restroom with myself. If I happen to have my older nephew with me I have him take the boys in with him. There have been a few times when I have allowed my seven your old to go by himself but that is usually when we go shopping really early in the morning when the store is empty.

Mine are 10 and 8 and I do let them now. Most of the time my hubby is with us. I stand out side and they make it quick. I feel a little better knowing they are together. They started turning beat red when I would take them with me. I will also ask is anyone in there with you? No mom just us and I feel better! I'm so sorry your boys lost their Daddy at such an early age!

I think it's fine as long as the child is well-behaved, doesn't go looking under the stalls. I don't think there's going to be a breakdown in society and the moral code if little boys are taken into the women's restroom by their mothers. Better safe than sorry. -Duck and Cover

I don't have a child, but like you I have heard of children being mistreated in public bathrooms and it is a sad fact that it's something that is increasing. It was unheard of when I was growing up but I personally don't see a problem with it, after all when you're at home you all share the same bathroom. Also what are these boys going to see anyway? Women washing their hands, maybe putting on makeup? Send them together when they are big enough to protect themselves.

im the same with my 7 year old boy,ive heard about a man who wanted the a boy to go into a cubicle with him luckly the boy ran out and to the safty of his mums arms.so you go ahead and take your boys in and if anybody tells off explain why your doing it as you cant go into the gents

I would not let my son go to the restroom in a public facility by himself. I only have one daughter, but it is horrible what could happen in the blink of an eye. Where ever they offer family restrooms, I usually use those, that way we can go in together. Most malls offer that...unfortunately most department stores don't. My mom didn't let my brother go into a public restroom by himself until he was past your sons age and then it all depended upon how large the facility was and how busy. It is scary to leave a young child alone in a restroom in which you have no control over the situation once he walks past those doors. You are doing right!

Hi there ladyjs, I dont know if taking your boys to use the womans bathroom is apropriate, but i do know this, for safety issues I wouldnt hestitate. At that age anything can happen. When my boy was little I use to take him into the womans bathroom, for fear of the same thing. If I had any of my little nephews or friends little boys with me and they needed to go, I would take them into the womans as well or I well get my husband or son to take them, now that hes older. You can never be to careful these days with all the freaks and weirdo's around. Good for you ladyjs, your doing what any caring mother would do.

I would do it too. If I had a boy. I always go with my daughter. I see mothers bringing their sons into the womans washroom all the time. It's better to be safe than sorry, right.

My son is only 1 year old this May so I haven't experience this kind of problem. But this question really makes me wonder, will I really let my son go alone in men's room when he gets older? I think I will when he reaches the age of 10? But I will make sure I will be outside waiting for him. But until he reach that age, he will go with me at the womens comfort room.

I have two little boys three and four and I always take them in the womens bathroom if their dad isnt with us. I think it isnt a big deal and if other women have a problem with it they can leave. This world is to scary and meancing for a little boy to go into the mens room by himself. There are to many sickos and perverts out there that its just not safe anymore. Your a mom who has to protect the wellfare of your child so if that means taking your son into the womens bathroom then just keep on doing it until you feel comfortable letting him go by himself.

I personally don't have kids so I'm speaking from experience with my little brother. He is 9 years old himself and he goes to the restroom only if his dad or my boyfriend is with us. If no one else is with us, I'll take him in with me since he can go into his own stall and have me stand outside. I guess it's different taking a boy into the womans bathroom than a girl in the mens bathroom since they don't just have stalls and you can see more. I don't think you're being overprotective either. There are alot of dangers in this world and you can't take the life of your child lightly. And I know that there might be a small percentage that it would happen to you and your child in your town but you never can be too sure!!

I know how you feel. I don't think you are bad for doing it. I think they should make a bathroom for just kids, don't you? Because what if you have a single father who is out and about with his daughter? I just wouldn't want my daughter in a grown mans bathroom. It's just odd. But what is a father to do? You can't send your small child alone in the bathroom. So I think either they should make a kids bathroom for boys and for girls just as is they have a womens and mens bathroom. Or maybe a bathroom only for kids and parents. Something. Just a thought...

I have a 6 year old son. Usually he goes with my partner or his son who is 12. When they aren't there I usually stand right outside the door and if I have to I open the door and call into him. Usually there isn't a problem though, he just stays in there a long time. I am uncomfortable when I go into a women's room and there are older boys in there, especially if they are just standing there looking at women. I often have to "adjust myself" in the mirror and it makes me very uncomfortable with them in there. I understand your anxiety and I wish more places had unisex or family bathrooms where you can go in with them or where just one person can be in at a time. But for a regular bathroom with stalls and a common area I don't like having them in there with me.

i'm sorry, but i do not think it is ok to take your 9 year old sons into the women's bathroom. It makes most women very uncomfortable. If they were 2 or 3, then it is fine, but not at 9 years of age. It is especially bad if you allow them to use the diabled stall. There are peple out there who need that stall and should not have to wait on it when they cannot get into any other stall. i understand you are nervous. i understand you love your sons. However, escorting them into a woman's restroom is completely unacceptable. i hope that where available, you use the family restrooms instead.

I'm not a mom yet but I've seen other moms do this with their kids and I think it's totally okay. Plus the fact that you mentioned there are those kind of characters there, it's better to stay safe. Besides, they're only nine, if they insist on going to the bathroom alone, you should let them when they're older. Though its hard, I have a nephew who I escorted to the bathroom and he said something like, "but this is for girls" and I said, it's okay coz you're still a kid. LOL.

My son is only 5 years old. When my husband is not with us, I take him in the women`s bathroom. Maybe you can take your kids to the family bathroom instead if it is available. Otherwise you can still take them to the women`s bathroom but maybe you can ask the other women inside if it is okay. I think 9 years old is still young to go alone in a public bathroom.

we actually have daughters but if i was out with my son he would be going to the womens bathroom with me because there are too many crazy sick people out there, just like when my husband goes with my daughters to the store and they have to use the bathroom he actually goes in the womens bathroom with them, he doesn't care about what others think and i would want him to when the saftey of our children are concerned