For many children, going for a poo at school has become a source of daily stress – away from the comfort and familiarity of the family bathroom, they struggle with embarrassment and this daily worry can escalate if not tackled. A recent survey by Andrex found that 76% of the kids who took part are too embarrassed to poo at school, with 65% of them saying they sometimes struggle to concentrate in class because they’re holding a poo. Even more concerning, is that 30% of the kids said they won’t eat at school in case it makes them need a poo. With this in mind, Andrex is on a mission to normalise having a poo at school, with the ultimate aim being to raise the first unembarrassed generation.
One of the key ways of ending this hangup is to be able to talk about the subject openly with children – and without embarrassment. To help that happen, we’ve gathered experts with wide-ranging experiences and knowledge to answer parents’ most pressing questions on how to discuss the school poo with their children.
