How do you use time-out?

Question

For example you have a special chair and your child has to sit there quietly for 5 five minutes.
If you don't use time-out, explain your method of discipline.
Thanks!

Answer 1

when i use time out we just make them stand in the corner. how long depends on what they are standing there for. but in general its one minute for each year your child is. so for mine they stand there for about 3 minutes since they are 3.
I refuse to let them sit down, I want it to be as miserable for them as I can so maybe it will stick a little longer!

Answer 2

I use time-outs with my youngest son, but very rarely. We have this big oversized chair in the dining room that he'll sit in for 5-10 minutes. It's for when my son gets extremely upset over something and he just needs time to chill out. I use another method of dicipline in my house for him and my older two.
We have what is called a coin system. Each one of my boys have a container on the kitchen counter with their names on it. Each day they have certain tasks to do: chores (make bed, brush teeth, pack for school etc) finishing homework, behaving/ be respectful, not fighting with siblings etc. If everything is done, there were no complaints and they didn't get in trouble for the day they get 5 of these plastic coins. If something wasn't done or they got into trouble, they get 1-3 coins. We also talk about the issue, explain why it was wrong and I decide if there should be another punishment in addition.
At the end of the week, a certain amount of coins can be traded in for staying up an extra half an hour, getting extra time on the computer/tv, staying outside longer, getting to pick what i make for dinner/where we go for dinner, going to somewhere special etc. At the end of the month, the containers are emptied and we start all over again. We've been doing this since last May and it works awesome! There's been A LOT less fighting and chores and homework aren't an issue. It's also helped my 7yrs's math skills when it comes to figuring out how many coins he has, how much staying up a half an hour will cost him, and how many he'll have left.
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Answer 3

there are lots of different methods of time out..
sit in a special chair, sit alone on the couch away from other children. No television and a sit in the time out chair. Take away toys for a day etc.. A lot of the time, just talking and explaining to the child what they have done wrong (in addition to time out) will help them learn their lesson.

Answer 4

I don't use time-outs. They seem rather artificial to me. The exact methods vary with age and the particular circumstance, but the general idea is to -

1. Clearly communicate your rules and expectations.
2. If the child misbehaves, either ignore the behavior, remind her of your expectations, or distract her - depending on age, severity and circumstances.
3. Use logical consequences (e.g. you may not play with the toy anymore if you choose to hit with it).
4. Let her know you appreciate her good behavior.
5. Be kind, firm, and consistent.

Answer 5

We only use a timeout if it's a natural consequence of whatever behavior problem they're having. For example, say they are having a hard time behaving politely to others in a group or even one-on-one. The natural consequence of that is that they need to separate themselves from others until they can be polite again.

We try to stick to natural consequences as much as possible & prefer to supervise, guide & teach rather than punish.

Answer 6

I use the door mat at the front door. They have to stand there one minute for each year of life (1 year old... one minute, 2 years old... two minutes, 3 year old... three minutes, etc). When they're misbehaving you get down to their level and explain (in a few words as possible) what they have done wrong, and that they will be having a time out.

Answer 7

The amout of time out goes by there age, if they are 3 then 3 minutes set them on a step or chair where you can see them. i put my kids in the courner according to there age, or sent them to bed. Either of these worked

Answer 8

I only use time-out if my kids are in a situation that they need to be removed from; I would not use it when they get home if they had been getting trouble in school. I send them to our time out room for as long as it takes for them to calm down.

Answer 9

my parents used the method of taking things or privledges away for a certin amount of time

Answer 10

I approve in Daa"s answer....