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My Son Refuses to Pee at School Due to an Unreasonable Policy

Aug 28, 2023

This podcast explores the challenges of managing phone usage between children, with advice on setting rules and boundaries. They also discuss a restrictive school bathroom policy and share their favorite beverages, books, and phone accessories.

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Enforce family phone rules by making home a phone-free zone for the friend and having open discussions with the child about rules and reasons.

Advocate for children's bodily needs by expressing concerns and requesting a reconsideration of restrictive bathroom policies while maintaining respectful communication with teachers.

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Different phone rules among friends

The podcast episode discusses the issue of varying phone rules among friends. The listener's daughter has a friend who has an iPhone and fewer restrictions on phone usage, while the listener's family has stricter rules. The listener seeks advice on how to enforce their restrictions and handle the situation. The hosts suggest making the listener's home a phone-free zone when the friend visits and having open discussions with the child about the family's rules and the reasons behind them. They also mention the importance of maintaining open communication with the child, being understanding about the desire to fit in, and potentially discussing the issue with the friend's parents.

Introduction

5min

Setting Rules and Boundaries for Children's Phone Usage

6min

Kids, Phones, and Setting Boundaries

8min

Debate and disagreement over a restrictive school bathroom policy

4min

Favorite Beverages, Books, and Phone Accessories

4min

On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak and Jamilah help a listener who isn’t happy with her kid’s friend getting unrestricted phone access. Is there a way to enforce their family rules when they’re playing at the friend’s house? Then, Elizabeth has a back-to-school conundrum of her own and is seeking advice.

Recommendations:

Jamilah: Simply Light Lemonade with Raspberry.

Zak: Jazz Baby

Elizabeth: Caep phone strap

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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie.

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