Is Potty Training Harder For Boys?
The basic rule of potty training is readiness. This applies to boys and girls. Potty training a boy has long been thought to be harder. The truth to that lies in the readiness of the child. Very often boys lag a little behind girls in their neurological development, therefore boys may not be as ready for potty training at the same age as their female counterparts. Again, it comes down to the readiness of the child and not to the age. Potty Training Boys The common thought is that boys are best potty trained by men. While that may be the ideal, it isn’t always possible and the truth is that boys are successfully potty trained by women every day. Most little boys are best potty trained by learning to do it sitting down first. If there is a problem with your boy missing the potty and wetting on the floor when he sits, try putting him on the toilet facing backwards. It may take a little getting used to since he sees everyone sitting front ways, but he’ll soon adapt and you won’t have as ma
