You also might want to buy "When I feel sad" which is a book meant to be read aloud to 4-7 year olds. The main point of the book is that, " even though I am sad for awhile, I don't have to be sad forever." You can find it, and other good ones, here - http://www.amazon.com/When-Feel-Sad-The-Books/dp/0807588997/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=041N2PSWTEPZYZ2VY9E0
Thank you both for your comments as a mother clearly I have to put my some first I have booked a doctors appointment and also to see his head teacher as I will not put up with this even tonight when he had his bath I said come down when your dressed and we will play some games so I waited and waited and he was just sat on his bed all he said to me was is it Friday tomorrow I said no why he said because there's no school Saturday and I cried :(
Thank you both for your comments as a mother clearly I have to put my some first I have booked a doctors appointment and also to see his head teacher as I will not put up with this even tonight when he had his bath I said come down when your dressed and we will play some games so I waited and waited and he was just sat on his bed all he said to me was is it Friday tomorrow I said no why he said because there's no school Saturday and I cried :(
Your son's failure to control his bowels could either be triggered by a medical or an emotional issue. I would strongly recommend that you have your son evaluated by his pediatrician to rule out these issues.
Also, if you sense that your son is depressed, I would recommend that your son be evaluated by a mental health professional. Is your son being seen by the school counselor because that would be a good resource?
First, he may now be afraid to use the school restrooms and that could be part of the pooing problem. Second, hopefully you are in the United States.
He is being bullied and schools now are very aware of the consequences of allowing that. Even though his teacher has been helpful. I would go to the principal of the school for two reasons. The first is that the principal needs to talk to your son and reassure him that things will be ok and to come to the principal if he needs help. And then the principal needs to put the fear of the lord into those kids who are being nasty to your son.