8 yrs old urinating on rug

[Rissa773]

I just realized my eight year old has been urinating on the rug in his bedroom fro the past 4 weeks.  The restroom is two feet away from his room.  I obviously punished him and talked to him about how inappropriate that was.  When asked why did had done that, he simply said he did not know.  It really concerns me because he has never had issues with bedwetting.  These incidents did not occur at night rather in the daytime when he was completely conscience of what he was doing. I am really worried about this behavior and need to know if it is indicative of any psychological issues I am divorce and his father recently moved out of state.  He also has problems at school with reading and I have been told he has a learning disability when it come to short term memory and reading.  He may also be ADD.  He also gets really frustrated and angry at times.  I would appreciate any input.  Thanks.

[margypops]

the post above is for cbb67

[margypops]

My first thought is to take away priviliges, at 8 year old he knows this is not a good behavior, when he does it, no TV no PC or anything else he enjoys .. Does he do well at school any problems there is he upset by anything at home,does he get on well with rest of family any new siblings?

[cbb67]

I have an 8 year old that also urinates on his bedroom carpet...interested in other responses you may get on how to deal with this.  I am adopting my kiddo, so past issues and I have been told it has to do with control or anger.  But would love suggestions on how we can put an end to it...

[SL345]

The underlying psychological significance usually associated with repeated deliberate urination is anger - assuming there are no urinary tract infections or other physical ailments.

[Auntjcs]

I have no answers, but my nephew is exhibiting some of the same behaviors. I am curious to hear from others.