Bad litterbox Habits

Q.: Our adolescent kitten has used a litter box since it was born, but has a cat flap and goes in and out as it pleases.
How can we wean it from the box so that it does it outside instead? It has done so a couple of times, but mostly uses the litterbox.

A.: I think it would be difficult since it has been used to the litterbox from early kittenhood. Cats are creatures of fixed habits, especially when it comes to their "bathroom" habits.
I've even heard of cats that have been outdoor cats for years but who still come running home - even from far away - when they need the tray.
So for once I'll have to answer: It's probably not feasible :-(

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