Pottytrainingsolutions.com has just released the results of its annual survey and report: Potty Training in America – 2004 Report – one interesting statistic was that only 4% of American dads played an active role in potty training versus 73% of moms, and 23% other caregivers.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) December 16, 2004 -- Since 1998 Pottytrainingsolutions.com has been providing parents with trusted information and products for potty training. With the number one ranking on Google, Yahoo, MSN, and AOL for potty training and similar keywords, the president of Pottytrainingsolutions.com, Avid Amiri, states that On an annual basis we reach about 20% of parents in America that are currently potty training. With this kind of exposure we have decided to begin issuing an annual survey on the trends and techniques that we see in America with regards to potty training.”
Highlights of the 2004 survey include:
Who plays the biggest role in potty training?
Mommy - 73%
Daddy - 4%
Caregiver - 23%
When did you start potty training your child?
4 years old - 6%
3 years old - 22%
2 years old - 62%
1 year old - 10%
Is it more difficult to potty train a girl or a boy?
Girl - 22%
Boy - 78%
(1720 votes between January 1st, 2004 and December 15th, 2004)
Avid Amiri was not sure if the fact that very few fathers play a role in potty training contributed to the higher perception of difficulty associated with potty training boys but stated it certainly could be the case that a lack of a fathers guidance in this important developmental process could correlate to the perception that boys are more difficult to train than girls, but it is too early to draw any formal conclusions.” Asked if he had any recommendations on increasing the role of fathers involvement in potty training Avid stated there are a lot of products that have been developed in the last couple of years that are well suited to getting the father more active in the process. For instance in 2004 we began carrying several urinals that are designed specifically for the special needs of boys, namely, the boy can stand up while he urinates into a miniature mans urinal. I would suggest that fathers take some time to demonstrate to their children, and boys in specific, how they use the restroom. There is nothing a little boy wants to do more than emulate his dads actions!”
Other ways to increase a fathers involvement include teaching potty training through the use of a potty training doll. One of the biggest potty training trends for 2004 was the result of a Primetime Special broadcast September 22nd. In this show, which was watched by millions of viewers across the country, Dr. Phil suggested that one of the most effective potty training methods was to utilize a potty training doll. By having children teach a doll how to potty train children will subsequently learn how to use the potty. Avid states that this is something most fathers would be very comfortable doing with their kids and would be another great way to increase involvement.”
In conclusion, the survey shows a trend towards teaching kids to potty train at a bit later date than first expected, 24-26 months versus an expected start date of 21-24 months. Avid states We are also seeing a lot more products and tools on the market to make potty training more fun. As the worlds largest online potty training store we are selling more and more of the fun stuff, along with the traditional potty seats and chairs. The new fun stuff includes DVDs, potty dolls, toilet targets, and even more elaborate potty charts and rewards for success. I think American parents in 2005 will continue the trend of buying more products for potty training that really involve the kids and encourage reward rather than punishment – this seems to be a trend in other aspects of parenting as well – and it is no surprise that it has carried over into how we potty train our children.”
Asked if there is one trend he would like to see change in 2005 Avid said We need to get fathers more involved. A 4% participation rate is really low; I dont just see the lack of fatherly participation in the survey results but also in our day-to-day business. Nine times out of ten when one of our customer service representatives picks up the phone to help a parent it is a frustrated mom at the other end of the line.”
We asked Avid if there were any potty training products that would make great Christmas presents. We expected him to suggest something fun for the kids but instead his answer probably rings true for most moms Help your partner potty train the kids. Getting rid of diapers is probably the best present any mother can receive.”
Members of the media seeking additional information on the 2004 survey can contact Avid Amiri at 801-484-3126 or by email at admin@pottytrainingsolutions.com
The general public can reach Potty Training Solutions online at www.pottytrainingsolutions.com or by phone, M-F 9am-5pm (MT) at 866-34-POTTY.
Potty Training Solutions corporate office and retail potty training store are located at:
2682 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City
UT, 84106
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