toilet training

American  

noun

1. the training of a very young child to control and regulate bowel and bladder movements and use the toilet.

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toilet training British  

noun

1. the process of teaching young children to control the timing of bladder and bowel movements and to use the lavatory

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Etymology

Origin of toilet training

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The school says a third of its pupils need help with toilet training when they join nursery, but the school works with parents to ensure they are toilet-trained by the time they reach reception.

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"It's time to stop blaming parents, ensure that local services have adequate resources to support toilet training, and a bladder and bowel provision in place to help those who experience problems – before it's too late."

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Mr Ahmed says there is a "massive increase" in the number of children needing help with toilet training, which takes teachers away from teaching.

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She said a lack of toilet training had "become more of an issue" over the years, but parents could help with "lots of encouragement and support and praise".

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Robinson said that was simply not true, that a "toilet training accident did not warrant punishment".

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