Redditor Calls Out Younger Sister For Sending Her Kids Without Training Them To Poop, Must Be Teacher’s Worst Nightmare

• By Adina Tayyab
• 1 month ago
• 5 minutes read

It’s amusing when parents think their child is a genius, but it turns concerning when they hold onto this belief despite clear delays. One aunt recently shared on r/Teachers her worries about her nephew, who has had no formal education or homeschooling and may not even be literate. Despite this, his mother believes he’s a genius and will excel in first grade, even though he’s not yet p*tty trained.

OP’s younger sister is a bit of a mess with two kids, 6 and 4. She was adamant about homeschooling her 6-year-old but ended up “unschooling” instead, leaving her son extremely behind. Now, nearly 7 and not fully p*tty trained, OP convinced her to enroll him in 1st grade. The sister is going to do that but OP is worried what will happen in the classroom. Scroll down below to read the full story.

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1. OP’s sister did not p*tty train her kid and OP is worried it is not going to turn out well for school.

2. OP’s younger sister, with two kids (6 and 4), skipped homeschooling and “unschooled” instead. Now, OP’s almost 7-year-old nephew is extremely behind and not fully potty trained.

3. OP convinced their sister to enroll her son in 1st grade, but the sister insists he’s a “genius” who’ll outperform and be bored.

4. OP’s sister wants to email the teacher to adapt lessons for her son, excluding him from group work to avoid outshining other kids.

5. OP’s nephew still needs a diaper, and OP has no idea how this will go for him or their sister. Godspeed to the 1st-grade teacher.

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Despite OP being worried, the sister, however, believes he’s a “genius” and wants to email the teacher with suggestions to adapt the curriculum because she thinks it’s too simple for him. She even wants to exclude him from group work, worried he might “outshine” the other kids. OP is concerned about how this will turn out for both the nephew and the teacher which is definitely not going to be well.

Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about the story. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.

6. Why does such mommies think they are the best of all.

7. P*tty training is very important and mothers should do it as the right time comes.

8. Many schools have the requirement of kids to be p*tty trained.

9. There is no need for the parents to be arrogant about something like this.

10. It is because teachers are not responsible if parents do not train their kids for certain things.

11. People are curious to know what is going to happen once the school starts.

12. This Redditor gave some insightful opinion about the issue.

13. Why is the mother not thinking about the repercussions this scenario will cause?

14. OP can email the school and save the teacher from the fore-coming problems.

15. Embracing both strengths and developmental needs is key to helping OP’s nephew succeed in school and life.

16. We hope that does not turn out to be the incentive, the mother should worry about it.

17. It is true that unrealistic expectations can hinder a child’s progress.

18. It is going to mess up the whole class. Age 7 is not a small age.

19. Parents should understand that unschooling their kids is not fine.

20. Balancing optimism with reality is crucial in parenting. Addressing delays while nurturing strengths will help OP’s nephew thrive in school and beyond.

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The situation highlights the importance of realistic expectations in parenting. While it’s natural to believe in a child’s potential, ignoring developmental delays can be harmful. OP’s concerns for their nephew’s future are valid, and ultimately, a balanced approach that acknowledges both strengths and areas needing improvement will better support the child’s growth and success in school.

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