Primary nocturnal enuresis, or bed-wetting, is more common than you think. There are approximately 5 million children age 6 or older in the United States who suffer from this problem. This can potentially cause embarrassment and shame that may in turn restrict social interaction and development. What's more, having a child who wets the bed can put a lot of stress on the family. Night after night of laundry can leave parents feeling exhausted, not to mention frustrated about how to deal with the child's bed-wetting.
Wet sheets are only part of the problem.
It can make your child subject to teasing and embarrassment. Since this happens during the years when children are building friendships and developing their self-images, it can be of particular concern. Let your child know that millions of other children also wet the bed. Bed-wetting is no one's fault. It's not your child's fault.