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My child's growth and development, Discipline and behavior challenges
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my 5 yr old has recently become scared of going to the bathroom by himself(even in broad daylight at school).
> 60 days ago
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I had a difficulty with this myself with one of my students a few years ago. There may have been something which scared him at some point when he was in the bathroom alone - this is something you may want to talk to him about as well to determine what has made him so scared. The best way to help him overcome this is to have him help you choose something that comforts him which he can take with him to the bathroom (even at school). It could be a sweatshirt, a small plastic toy which can be cleaned, or even something simple he can keep in his pocket. Slowly his fear should subside as he feels comfortable again, and soon he may start 'forgetting' to bring the comforting item with him.
> 60 days ago
My son had the same problem, he would even leave the door open at home, and other family members houses...run in and run out...not even sure if he finished...hes 6 now and no longer does this, i guess it's just a phase...mine seemed to grow out of it.
> 60 days ago
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