it's frustrating when parents expect you to potty train ALONE. i've had parents bring their kids to daycare wearing a diaper, and ask for them to have a diaper on when they leave so they didn't have an accident at the store or in the car. YET they send underwear/panties for them wear while they're with me.

but i also know when a kid stays at daycare the majority of the day, every day, it's hard for them to be accident free without a LOT of help from the daycare provider. i don't think you can ask a 3 year old if they need to go and take their word for it. most 3 year olds eat boogers and...pee in their pants. taking them every hour on the hour does wonders..if they want to go or not.

everyone has their own beliefs, but i don't think kids can potty train (not before they are "ready" anyway) without being forced to be uncomfortable, and that means wearing underwear and having to feel the mess. pull ups are just too much like diapers.

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