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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 124481" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I'm curious - how did she plug the toilet? Was it her stuffing it with paper etc, or was she just 'overproductive' in the excretion department?</p><p></p><p>I would punish vandalism, but not her body's output alone. It happens, as the t-shirt says. There are better ways of removing it if it won't flush. Gross, but effective. But I agree with you in using natural consequences - after all, SOMEONE has to unblock the loo. I would do it for her though, if she really couldn't help it. And then put her on a daily morning dose of untoasted muesli.</p><p></p><p>I'm reminded of various movies (ie "Private Benjamin") where some poor sap was required to clean the toilet with their own toothbrush. Movies like that make it seem funny, to do that to someone. And acceptable.</p><p></p><p>Depending on how old she is (ie how comprehending she is of actions and consequences) I would be holding off on taking action. It would be hard to prove, anyway. From research papers I've been shown, items kept in the same room as a toilet are exposed to aerosol levels of bacteria, especially if the toilet is flushed with the lid up. So swabbing your toothbrush wouldn't be conclusive proof. Also, she could claim you contaminated it yourself just to get her into trouble.</p><p></p><p>I'm with Witz and the nanny cams idea. And locking up your toothbrushes, water bottles etc.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 124481, member: 1991"] I'm curious - how did she plug the toilet? Was it her stuffing it with paper etc, or was she just 'overproductive' in the excretion department? I would punish vandalism, but not her body's output alone. It happens, as the t-shirt says. There are better ways of removing it if it won't flush. Gross, but effective. But I agree with you in using natural consequences - after all, SOMEONE has to unblock the loo. I would do it for her though, if she really couldn't help it. And then put her on a daily morning dose of untoasted muesli. I'm reminded of various movies (ie "Private Benjamin") where some poor sap was required to clean the toilet with their own toothbrush. Movies like that make it seem funny, to do that to someone. And acceptable. Depending on how old she is (ie how comprehending she is of actions and consequences) I would be holding off on taking action. It would be hard to prove, anyway. From research papers I've been shown, items kept in the same room as a toilet are exposed to aerosol levels of bacteria, especially if the toilet is flushed with the lid up. So swabbing your toothbrush wouldn't be conclusive proof. Also, she could claim you contaminated it yourself just to get her into trouble. I'm with Witz and the nanny cams idea. And locking up your toothbrushes, water bottles etc. Marg [/QUOTE]
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