Going to the bathroom alone

I have an 8 year old and 4 year old and I’m just wondering do we ever get to go to the bathroom alone or have privacy while in the bathroom ever again?? My kids will not say 5 words to me until I’m sitting on the toilet then they wanna ask a million questions and they are hungry and they need this or want that. I know I can’t be the only one

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No never just accept it 🤣 mine always need a poo as soon as I get in the bath...... everytime x

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I tell them I’m going potty then they leave or I’ll lock the door if I don’t want them coming in when I’m like pooping or something. But if it’s just pre they may or may not come. I’m pregnant with my third so they know I got to pee all the time

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Tell them you need privacy. Unless it’s an emergency, they can wait. Be firm and consistent!

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I announce I'm going to the toilet and now he's nearly 6 he does leave me alone but he will still come in sometimes if he has "something really important" (it's never important....)
He'd never do this with his dad!!

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I have no privacy anywhere in my house. Cant close my room door, cant eat alone, cant be in the bathroom alone. Cant do anything

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They are spoiled

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Idk about spoiled...? Spoiled with attention and love, isn't spoiled.

My kiddos are 6 & almost 4, and they've always loved being in the bathroom when I'm in there! I look at it as "Mom's the party, and the parties in here now" lol But I have been teaching them about privacy, and my oldest understands knocking and being patient (usually). My little dude still barges in, especially when he's tired, but he's learning to knock. I don't know if you experience this, but since teaching them privacy, they don't want me near the bathroom when their using it lol they LOVE their poop space 😂 I'm hoping it'll click one day that mommy does too.

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Oh yes, the ol' "But mom it's really important!" 🤣🤣 I love watching them get creative, just to get in the bathroom where I'm pooping 🙃

Kids are so smart, always keeping us on our toes! Got to love it 😂 But yeah, I think by the time our youngest kiddos are around 6/7, we'll probably starting having some peace girl 👏

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