Potty Training a 2 1/2 Year Old Boy - Big Rapids,MI

Two things come to mind. He may not be ready for potty training and ditch the diapers. With my son I trained and fought and trained. And cried and got super frustrated with the entire situation. A friend told me I should just quit potty training for a while. I thought she was crazy, what about the progress he had made?? But one day when I found myself overly upset over a pee pee accident (I didn't get upset with my son, just upset and frustrated in general), I realizes it was ridiculous and just went back to diapers for a few months. If HE asked to use the potty we went and he was praised, but I didn't bring it up at all for about two months. When we went back to it, I was calmer and he was more "mature". The second time went MUCH easier. He trained rather quickly and it was a much more positive experience.

With my kids, I had to completely ditch the diapers. We removed them from the house. The kids helped me load up the diapers so I could donate them. If my children were in a diaper or a pull up, it was "permission" to pee and trying to get them on the toilet was a futile effort. If diapers were in the house, they would simply ask for a diaper or pull up. Take away the diapers and they had no other options.

I think he's just not ready. 2 1/2 is a little early for some kids. Wait 3-6 months and try again.

I like Victoria's advice. Take the diapers away completely. Both of my kids fought that tooth and nail - diapers are all they've ever known at that age, and 2 year olds aren't big fans of change, in general. However, once they get past that, not wearing diapers (except at night, if necessary) is the only way to go. I trained my kids by having them naked from the waist down for a few days. Most kids don't like to pee on their feet, and once it happens, they begin to understand that they need to make it to the potty next time. And then it's your job to make sure that they DO make it to the potty the next time. :) Praise success, don't make a big deal out of failure. You are doing the right things, I'd just ditch the diapers. Also, one other thought. Some kids get freaked out by the "big" potty and do better with a little potty chair for the first week or two.

He's not ready. Wait a few months.
Once a child is ready, it's a pretty quick process.
Good luck!

Who says he needs to be potty trained at 2? So many get frustrated in trying to accomplish this way too early. Let it go. When the time is right, like when he wants to starts school and can't till he's trained, then he'll want to.

He could be confused between using a diaper and being told to use the potty. His body may not be ready, developmentally.