Teachers speak out over kids wearing diapers to school

If your kid knows how to play on an iPad, they should know how to use the loo.

Teachers in Switzerland are complaining about too many students wearing diapers in class because they don’t know how to use the toilet.

“Kids are going to school as early as 4 years old now, so yeah, you might actually find some still in diapers.”

Dagmar Rösler head of Swiss Federation of Teachers

“When 11-year-olds come to school in diapers, that’s a worrying trend.”

Dagmar Rösler head of Swiss Federation of Teachers

Many tots have become so accustomed to wearing diapers that they lose interest in transitioning out of the convenient but unsanitary method.

The average age to potty train children is between 18 months and 24 months, according to Mayo Clinic, but many parents seem to be avoiding the training session.

“Some parents let it slide because diapers are a convenient relief. It’s not seen as a problem these days. That sends a totally wrong message.”

Margrit Stamm Educational scientist

Kids wearing diapers in school has “skyrocketed,” child development expert Rita Messmer said she had an 11-year-old patient who wasn’t taught how to use the toilet on their own.

The children’s lack of knowledge becomes a burden for many teachers, who have to assist students with soaked diapers.

“Parents have a responsibility to make sure their school-aged kids aren’t wearing diapers anymore. Teachers aren’t there to change their students’ diapers. That’s crossing a line.”

Dagmar Rösler head of Swiss Federation of Teachers

While the problem is rampant in Switzerland, reports have emerged from Buffalo, New York, that parents there have failed to teach their children how to use the toilet.

“Teacher aides here say that it’s not their responsibility [to change diapers].”

Phil Rumore President of the Buffalo Teachers Federation

The Buffalo Teachers Federation reported 43 children were not potty trained efficiently, leading to accidents and teasing from classmates.

“I’m not blaming the parents … because in some cases we have an autistic child, or we have a child with emotional problems or physical problems.”

Phil Rumore President of the Buffalo Teachers Federation

Experts from Parents.com encourage families to look out for signs that indicate tots are ready to use the toilet. Those clues are wanting to upgrade to “big kid” underwear, understanding when their diaper is soiled, and if they make facial expressions when it’s time to go.

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Teachers speak out over kids wearing diapers to school

“Kids are going to school as early as 4 years old now, so yeah, you might actually find some still in diapers.”

“When 11-year-olds come to school in diapers, that’s a worrying trend.”

“Some parents let it slide because diapers are a convenient relief. It’s not seen as a problem these days. That sends a totally wrong message.”

“Parents have a responsibility to make sure their school-aged kids aren’t wearing diapers anymore. Teachers aren’t there to change their students’ diapers. That’s crossing a line.”

“Teacher aides here say that it’s not their responsibility [to change diapers].”

“I’m not blaming the parents … because in some cases we have an autistic child, or we have a child with emotional problems or physical problems.”

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