Does giving rewards on dry nights contribute to the solution of the problem?
Definitely not!! Bed-wetting is not under the control of the child. It is a malfunctioning of the automatic reflex mechanism that controls the bladder. The aim of the treatment is to repair this malfunction. Rewards or punishments might enhance the childs vigilance, making his sleep weaker and by that controlling his bladder and not wetting his bed. This kind of control, which is not based on proper and automatic functioning of the reflex system, usually collapses after a few days when the child returns to wetting his bed. In this context, it is often observed that wetting children are able to be dry when they sleep in other houses (relatives or friends). Parents wrongly interpret this as proof that the child is able to control the bladder when he wishes. By implementing rewards, there is a message of mistrust and a lack of understanding towards the child, which puts the responsibility on the childs will power. This is a mistake as it damages the childs self image and adds to his feeli
