my friend has a 2 1/2 year old daughter and she won't stay in her timeouts. she gets out of her room and doesn't listen. my friend just lets her "slide" with it. any ideas of how to keep this kid in timeout?
she's tried repeatedly punishing her, with no results.
2006-07-15 17:19:54 · 8 answers · asked by J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The PARENTS have to be CONSISTENT EACH & EVERYTIME. Other wise, time-outs won't work!
Instead of putting her in her bedroom, put her in a chair at the table, on the stair steps, etc. Find an alternative place for the time out!
2006-07-15 17:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know that my way is not the most popular way to parent these days, but my 2 year old and I do not use time out. If he does something wrong he gets a pop and if later he does the same thing wrong that he now knows is wrong, he gets a spanking. We usually do not have any further problems with the bad behavior because he knows that if he does that particular thing, he will get another spanking.
2006-07-15 17:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If timeout doesn't work for his daughter, he needs to try other forms of discipline. I know they have neve rworked for mine. All kids are different and need different forms of punishment. If timeout doesn't work, spanking, taking toys away may be the best options.
2006-07-15 17:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay first the room probably isn't the best way to get a 2 1/2 through there time out!! your friend should try the corner or a chair. now Every time that she gets up she needs to put her back and not say anything to her. oh and before I forget she should be on time out for 2 1/2 minutes and the time starts when she is sitting there being good and if she gets up the time should restart. it isn't easy and your friend needs to stick to it EVERY TIME!!! tell you friend good luck
2006-07-15 18:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by fandj4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep my 2 and a half year old in her time out by blocking her in with my body. I keep my back to her, and pay no attention to her for the duration.
2006-07-15 17:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just have to keep up with it or pop them on the hand.. i myself dont believe in spankings but a pop on the hand isnt a big deal... just try that everytime they get out of the corner and put the child back in the corner
2006-07-15 19:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by hotsxygrlfrmfl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she doesn't listen b/c she is so used to getting her way. like you put it, they let it "slide." she remembers that it used to be okay if she walked out. she still thinks it's okay. all it takes is consistency. try putting a child gate in the doorway so that she cannot get out, yet you can keep an eye one her.
2006-07-15 18:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by Pearlz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read 'how to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk.'
it's very effective. time-outs are no longer considered a good idea.
punishing is stupid and ineffective.
check out naturalchildproject.org, too.
2006-07-15 17:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by t jefferson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋