The Taking Boys in the Women’s Bathroom Dilemma

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Public Restrooms. Ick. Ick. Ick.  I avoid them at all costs, but sometimes when you’ve been out all day, you have no choice.

Which leads me to a dilemma when I’m out and about with the boys.  Usually I’m comfortable with them going as a group or in pairs at this age (they just turned six) if they need to goHowever, I’m unsure of what to do with them when it’s my turn. {I know I just sunk to a new low by making a blog post about my bathroom habits.  But just “flush” this out with me…}

Do I take them all in with me and have them huddle next to the hand dryers and dodge a few nasty looks from strangers {who apparently have never been in the same dilemma}? 

Do I have them stand outside the door together? 

Do I start wearing Depends when I’m on the go?

No really…what is  socially appropriate for this age and a sound safety decision for this age?   I don’t worry about them wondering off…I think being multiples is to their advantage on this one, since we’ve stressed from so young that they HAVE to stay together. However, it makes me uneasy to not be able to hear/see them for a few minutes.  Is this just me being overprotective?  Does it make YOU uncomfortable when there are young boys in the restroom while you are behind the stall?

I’d love your input and advise for public bathroom with boys protocol. And thanks for allowing me to “relieve” some of my thoughts…

 

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