Texas Mom Speaks Out, Claims School Forced Child To Sit In Feces

A mother of a child who attends Williamson Elementary, a Galena Park ISD school, is speaking out about the actions of her child's teacher after she claims he was forced to sit in his feces for hours, according to KHOU 11 News .

The woman, who chose to speak anonymously, said that her child had an accident early in the morning because he was not allowed bathroom access. The child then continued to sit in feces for several hours.

The woman also claimed that she attempted to resolve the issue with the school, but that her complaints were met with, "excuses justifying the teacher."

The woman went on to say that she had similar problems with her daughter, who developed a UTI and kidney infection a year and a half ago, also due to lack of bathroom access.

Read More: Rural Texas Students Suffer As Most New Teachers Are Unlicensed

KHOU 11 reached out to the school but is still waiting on a response.

Many school nurses agree that children should have more bathroom access, as holding "it" for too long is detrimental to your health.

According to a survey conducted by the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), which surveyed 362 school nurses, over a third of nurses felt that breaks between classes were not long enough for children to use the restroom.

Read More: Texas Parents Outraged: Children Dosed By Teachers With Sleep Aid

The nurses also indicated that at most schools, there was no formal bathroom policy and that the decision was the responsibility of the teacher. The school nurses also indicated that they have many students with bladder or bowel problems:

Three-quarters of all nurses surveyed said they are aware of students with bladder or bowel problems at their school and 42% are aware of current concerns from teachers, parents/guardians, or students about student bathroom access.

Holding in urine for too long can weaken bladder muscles, which can cause leaks. Additionally, holding it can cause UTIs and kidney infections. Holding in feces can cause chronic constipation.

Many issues with giving children bathroom access can be resolved with common sense approaches, like using a bathroom pass, allowing one child at a time to use the restroom, etc.

There is no excuse for a child to sit in an accident for hours if that's what really happened.