Originally Posted by earthwalker
I 'spose the old methods were abandoned because it appeared to "pressure" the child and let's face it....it means parents/carers have to be vigilant and get off their behinds. Toilet training like teaching manners, setting limits and organising a routine, takes time, energy, patience and maturity. Many (not all) are just not prepared to put in the effort.
Now this grumpy, middle-aged old bat is going to hop off her soapbox.
No I tend to agree with you as that si the reason many of my friends have given themselves. They do not want to take the child or are unable to keep up that schedule. I have 14 children and have been on both sides of the fence. One thing I found my children that wore cloth diapers trained way faster and more complete then those that did not.