Bedwetting myths can really hurt feelings and confuse the issue. Let's set the record straight, and put our minds at ease.
Myth:
Bedwetting is a behavioral problem.
Truth:
Bedwetting is not a learning problem or a behavioral problem. Children who wet the bed do not do it on purpose; it is neither their fault nor the parents, it is just simply something that happens.
Myth:
It's a serious problem.
Truth:
There are many children who wet the bed. Often their bladders just haven't grown as fast as the rest of their bodies. There are lots of reasons why children wet the bed. Most of them are nothing to worry about at all.
Myth:
There is a cure for bedwetting.
Truth:
There is no one cure for bedwetting but there are things that can help you cope. These include GoodNites® absorbent sleepwear, waking your child during the night, the enuresis alarm, and reward schemes.
Myth:
It's the parent's fault.
Truth:
Bedwetting is no-one's fault. There are many causes and reasons but very few can be influenced by either parent or child.