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Children age three are generally those who are all over the place. They want to be free and happy. They do not want to be told and most especially they do not want to be stopped from what they are doing. They are usually in the “stubborn” stage and are not yet aware that their actions constitute such.

In the potty training area, you should start training your child before three years of age so that he will learn fast and you will not encounter difficulty in training and the longevity it will take to train him. However, for those who have just started training their child at three, read the following:

Ø Firstly, discipline your child lightly. Do not tolerate him doing things that he desire to do because he might think that it is all right to do this even if it is not. Start training him to do well and be good.

The word lightly is emphasized for the reason that you are dealing with a three year old and at this stage he does not completely know what he is doing so take it easy on him. You may begin by talking to him kindly. He will be able to get your point if you use a soft-spoken tone rather than an angry one.

Ø Monkey see, monkey do. Since he is also at the stage of curiosity and asking questions, start introducing him the potty and how it is used. Usually, a child will do what he sees so you might want to demonstrate how to use the potty. For girls, you should show that she has to sit on the potty seat either she will urinate or poop. As for boys, you may hire or appoint a male model for your baby boy. This will allow your baby boy to see what boys do when nature calls.

Make your presence and authority felt. Do not make your child the boss of you but do not use force against him. Just let him know and see that you are the adult and he is the child who needs to follow the adult. If he will not follow you, he will not get a reward either toys, sweets or compliments. This will also break the chain from number one.

This part will give you the authority and opportunity to train the child easily. If you will not execute this you are tolerating the child to push you away and do whatever he wants. Be the adult parents that you are and not servants.

Ø Laugh, enjoy and have fun with him before and during the training. Even if you show him your authoritativeness, show him that you are not his enemy. Build a good mood or atmosphere for him so when the moment begins, granting that it has not yet begun, he will cooperate and enjoy even more. Your three year old child will use the potty in no time.

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