![]() ![]() Time-outs are a form of fear and shame-based punishment. While time-outs may very well teach children that certain actions are not ok, the method of withdrawing attention as the consequence is problematic. Without logical thought, comes illogical behavior. Simply stated, toddlers and very young children are not capable of consistent logical thought. It takes decades for our brains to fully develop, and in the meantime, impulse control lacks. Young children's brains don't work this way, though. Parents tend to operate under the assumption that young children are in control of their behavior and that when acting out occurs it is purposeful and malicious. Instead of getting assistance with the situation, they receive punishment. The child is removed from a loving, enjoyable environment and placed in isolation during a stressful moment. When a child acts out, such as in the case of throwing or hitting, they do so because they are feeling stressed out and they need direction identifying their feelings and expressing them in a productive way. Time-outs are a form of “ punishment by removal” and are sometimes recommended by pediatricians for behavior modification. The rule of thumb for time-outs is a child should get one minute of time-out for each year of age. ![]() Many parents who use this method have a time-out corner or a “naughty chair” for this purpose. ![]() What are time-outs and why shouldn't we use them?Ī time-out is often implemented when a child exhibits undesirable behavior, like throwing something or hitting, and is removed from the situation to be placed in isolation. ![]()
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