The Pros and Cons of the Slow-Track Method

Pros for the Slower Approach

  • Simple concept

  • Excellent resources

  • Great for parents who employ a more permissive or authoritative style of parenting

  • Great for parents and children who have flexible schedules

  • Easy for alternate caregivers to follow the plan

Cons for the Slower Approach

  • Slow process

  • Difficult for parents who prefer a more authoritarian style of parenting

  • Requires extended time commitment

  • Extends the amount of time your child is in diapers or disposable briefs

  • Requires creativity to motivate children to succeed

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