Brothers Andrew Loffa and Michael Colletti found themselves in a debate over which restroom to use when their 2-year-old daughters needed to use the potty while visiting Walt Disney World. Loffa, also known as DJ Drewski, usually takes his daughter Solar to the men’s restroom, while Colletti prefers the women’s restroom because he believes it is cleaner and more appropriate. The debate led DJ Drewski to turn to TikTok to ask for opinions. He expressed his discomfort with entering a women’s restroom, while Colletti explained his preference for the cleaner option of the women’s restroom.
Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a parenting and youth development expert, supports the idea that the gender of the parent should determine which restroom to use. She believes that as long as the parent is with the child, there should be no issue with using the men’s restroom, even if it may be a little dirtier. However, in circumstances where the men’s restroom does not have a changing table, it may be necessary for a dad to use the women’s restroom. Gilboa emphasizes that there is no need to worry about daughters catching “cooties” from the men’s restroom.
The TikTok video received nearly 7,000 comments from people sharing their own experiences and opinions on the matter. Many shared stories of how their dads would bring them into the men’s restroom, while others preferred the more private and cleaner option of the women’s restroom. Some commented on the need for dads to announce themselves when entering the women’s restroom with their daughters, to make other women feel more comfortable. Overall, there was a mix of opinions and experiences shared in response to the TikTok video.
Ultimately, the debate surrounding which restroom to use when accompanied by a daughter comes down to personal comfort levels and preferences. Some dads, like DJ Drewski, feel uncomfortable entering a women’s restroom and prefer to stick to the men’s restroom. Others, like Colletti, prioritize cleanliness and feel that the women’s restroom is a safer and more appropriate option for their daughters. Regardless of the decision, the most important thing is ensuring the safety and comfort of the child while using public restrooms.
