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General
Acquiring bladder control, toilet training, and
going to the toilet in an agreed place form a
significant stage in the child’s educational and
social process. A stage reflecting the
expectation of the environment that the child
will adapt his or her behavior to its demands.
It
is an important step in children acquiring
control over their bodies, and is a major
element in their sense of independence.
The pace of toilet training differs from one child
to another. Some children decide for
themselves to stop using diapers and succeed
in doing so within a few days, while for others it
may take a few months. Usually, toilet training
is achieved first during the day and only at a
later stage at night (Katznelson, 2005). There
are also differences between acquiring bladder
control and controlling bowel movements; for
many children bladder control is acquired first.
The process of toilet training usually takes
place in one of two ways: one way is for the
child to choose to embark on the process,
influenced by the environment; while the other
way is for the family and educational staff
together to decide when to start the process.
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