How common is bed-wetting?
Bed-wetting is a very common condition affecting an estimated five to seven million children nationwide. Boys are more commonly affected than girls. Top Back What are the causes of bed-wetting? While the causes of bed-wetting are not fully understood or agreed upon, bed-wetting does tend to run in families. • If both parents were bed-wetters, the child has a 70 percent chance of being a bed-wetter. • If one parent was a bed-wetter, the child has a 44 percent chance of being a bed-wetter. Top Back What is the impact of bed-wetting on the child? Bed-wetting usually occurs during a critical stage in a child’s life when he is establishing relationships with peers and siblings — relationships that are critical for social development. If bed-wetting is not treated, a child’s self-image can be affected. Mishandling of bed-wetting can make the situation worse for the child, which is often seen in poor school performance and antisocial behavior, such as declining to participate in group activi
