Bed wetting is more than just an inconvenience. Those that suffer from bed
wetting face many problems associated with this condition. Wetting the bed
is often more than just a stage a child is going through. If you are the
parent of a child suffering from this problem, it is up to you to get them
the medical attention they need. You need to insure that their bed wetting
is not going to damage their self esteem. There are many children (and
adults as well) who, finding themselves in this situation, feel as thought
they have done something wrong, like they are being punished, or like
there is something wrong with them. This can be shattering to their
self-esteem.
A child who wets the bed usually has no control over
the situation. In some cases it is a medical condition that contributes to
the problem. Often, it is due to circumstances that are not medically
related -- such as problems with peers, parents, and others in general.
Sometimes, wetting the bed is a sign that something else is wrong. It is
essential for you to learn why it is happening and then work to correct
it. While seeking the doctor's help is the first step you should take, the
next step is to learn your child's feelings about this situation.
Encouraging
a child who wets the bed to do better is not enough, nor even appropriate.
The child needs to be reassured that this is not something that they have
done wrong. It is also not something for which they should be yelled at,
scolded, or otherwise punished. In the end, a child who is wetting the bed
is one who needs reassurance and guidance.
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