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17 replies

lackenstrand · 02/10/2013 14:11

Is it ok for an 8 year old boy to use the gents public lavatories by himself?

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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 02/10/2013 14:15

Yes.

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OldBeanbagz · 03/10/2013 14:47

Yes, mine does all the time when we're out.

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BackforGood · 07/10/2013 00:08

Yes

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Lucyadams184 · 07/10/2013 10:34

Yes.

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EdithWeston · 07/10/2013 10:35

Yes.

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Sparklingbrook · 07/10/2013 10:37

Yes

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foolonthehill · 07/10/2013 19:12

yes

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starlightloz · 07/10/2013 21:02

Another yes.

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Floggingmolly · 09/10/2013 09:45

No.

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Floggingmolly · 09/10/2013 09:45

Bet I'm the only one...

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moogalicious · 14/10/2013 11:46

I make ds go into the ladies if it's just me and him.

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Theas18 · 14/10/2013 12:19

Depends on the loos LOL

In the public library etc fine. In the slightly skanky shops or at the park, maybe not- mainly because if the ladies are a bit rank the gents will be vile, rather than any fear of peeeeeeedooooos!

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MadeOfStarDust · 14/10/2013 20:05

EIGHT years.... of course.... why not?

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jemmyjam · 01/11/2013 12:14

Yes

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Jel02 · 21/11/2013 15:45

No. I have a 10 yo and still struggle!

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Jel02 · 21/11/2013 15:47

No. I have a 10 yo and still struggle to let him go alone!

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grants1000 · 21/11/2013 18:58

No, we'll it depends on the place and the loo, either way I go first and wait outside for him if he uses the men's, I tell him to use the cubicle even for a wee if he wants.

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