My neice is 4 years old. She is very "girlish", kind hearted, seems to know right from wrong, and she always plays very nicely with others and by herself. She has never been abused- mentally or physically/sexually. Today she went potty, and #2 and smeared her b.m. all over the bathroom wall, shower curtain and her tummy. This was extremely surprising to us. Her mom talked to her and gave her a "time out". She also did this at her Dad's house, and her Aunt's house. This is the third time. Her Mom & Dad have never been "together", she lives with her big brother who is 9 yrs. old, and her mom.(Her brother has never acted out in a strange way, been violent or anything to have a concern about.) My neice has always gone to the same daycare, while her mom works full time days (m-f, 8am-4pm) but about a month ago she got an additional part time job, so 3 days a week she will not see the kids in the evening; because by the time she gets home (at 9pm) the kids are already in bed. I babysit, and so does my grandma during this time. They are usually very well behaved and only minor, every day-kid issues arrise. What could make a 4 year old girl want to do this? Please give your honest feed back, and let us know what we can and should do. Thank you and God bless you!