Should my son Be started Potty training now----

I think each child should be able to develop at a pace that is comfortable to them. You really can't judge your child by how someone elses child is developing because all children are different. When he is ready he will let you know. If it really bothers you that he isn't potty trained, then make it fun for him to potty train by offering little rewards, like stickers or suckers everytime he goes to the potty like a big boy. This usually works very well. Good luck

My daughter is soon to be three. She has not choesn to potty train yet, that's right chosen! I bought her a potty at 18 mos and nope we don't want it! This is the one aspect the child can control and by all means it doesn't matter what bribe, what threat they will sit and sit till thier hiney is red and if they aren't showing they are read they simply won't. Most kids aren't really ready till after 3-4. Don't pressure it just hinders the process. my daughter doesn't like big production so she will go on it when I'm not around. As badly as I'd like to have had her out of pullups by now she has to decided she doesn't want those soiled pants no more.

Maybe not completely potty trained but he should be using it & being able to work out when he feels like going, even if he doesn't say anything. A 4 year old unable to go to the toilet & has accidents is VERY odd - i have a niece who is 4 & she's been able to use the potty & now normal toilet for the last 18 months at LEAST. Here in Oz, they'd be at Kindy at 4yrs & they NEED to be trained by then. You may not feel your son is ready, but you need to persist with it, eventually he will get the hang of it. You probably should have started as early as 18 months, just with the putting him on there after meals & stuff. Don't be too concerned but you don't want him having accidents & not being potty trained by 4 - that's a little late i think. I really don't think his speech has anything to do with it but if he's like my daughter he'll communicate in his own way anyway - my daughter will bring me her cup if she's thirsty & her bowl or plate if she's hungry! Starting the training as a game might help him some - just put him on there after meals, first thing in the morning & before bed - he'll get there eventually! Just don't put it off :) Good Luck!

I think once a child is stable on their feet and can for the most part clearly express their needs to you. And I don't mean full sentences, but if you two year old can clearly let you know what they want then go for it. Both my children were potty trained when they were about 18 months old. And we have never had problems. If you check my profile out you will see that I have responded to a couple of other potty training questions on here. I include some tips on how to proceed with potty training your toddler. Check them out and if you think he is really ready then you could start.

Freud believed that potty training is a critical part of a child's development. Many of his critics said he looked too much into it, but he said that a child who is forced to early will become anal (haha, I know, witty) and a child who is passed a "critical period" will be very passive in regards to his or her life. Erik Erikson (I know, great name) believed that potty training influences the developmental stage he called autonomy vs. shame and doubt. It is a matter of how the parent approaches potty training that may influence the child in the future. As for the typical physiological standpoint, the generally accepted age is between 18 months and 3 years. But again, this is generalization. Children have been known to potty train later in life, and it's alright. Psychological readiness is rather important too. If your son is bothered by the wetness of diapers, finds interests in the seat (kind of like how your son did), or any other signs that he is interested in potty training, analyze what he wants and whether he's expressing interest in potty training. It is easy for some, it is hard for others. Give it time, and best of luck.