Mom told me to shit my diaper. How should I respond to this? (No toilet story)

Maybe your mom was just joking in a really odd way. Sometimes parents say things that don't make sense just to be silly or get a reaction from their kids.

First, don't panic. If you are a baby or a young child, it's normal. Let your mom know so she can change your diaper. If you are an older child or adult with a special situation, it might be a sign of a medical issue. You should see a doctor to find out what's wrong.

For a toddler, it's still quite normal as they are in the process of learning toilet training. But if you are an older child or an adult, it is not normal in the general sense. However, there could be exceptions such as having a medical condition like incontinence which requires proper medical evaluation and treatment.

This is a very inappropriate and uncomfortable situation. You should firmly tell your mom that such topics are not suitable for discussion. For example, you could say, 'Mom, this is a private and inappropriate topic, we should not talk about it.'

You can say yes if you have the time and are interested. Reading your friend's story shows that you care about them and their creativity.

You can start by showing interest. Say something like 'That sounds really interesting, tell me more!'.

She was very accepting. She told me that everyone has the right to express themselves in their own way. She just asked me to be careful in public so that I don't attract too much unwanted attention.

You could tell her directly that you are not comfortable with this kind of topic and ask her not to bring it up again.

One of the saddest stories my mom told me was about a stray dog she used to see on her way to work. It was always alone and looking for food. One day, it got hit by a car and no one stopped to help. It just died there on the roadside. It made me realize how cruel the world can be sometimes.

If you want to handle it more gently, you could say that you don't understand what she means by that and ask her to clarify in a more family - friendly way. Like 'I'm not sure what you're asking for. Can you rephrase it in a different way?' This gives her a chance to correct herself if it was a misunderstanding on her part.