Time-out May Stop Bad Behaviors - Parenting Tips

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Time-out May Stop Bad Behaviors

Time-out is an effective tool for dealing with misbehavior. When your child misbehaves, immediately remove her from the situation by not allowing her to play or participate in any activities. The idea is that the child will come to dislike time-out so much, that she will stop the behaviors that earned the time-out.
Several guidelines should be followed when implementing a time-out system for your child:

Choose a time-out area where the child can sit down without seeing TV or playing with toys.
Begin the time-out once your child is calm and sitting quietly. It should last one minute for each year of the child's life. If your child starts crying or walks away before the time-out is over, start the time-out again.
When a time-out is over, ask your child if he is ready to get up. If he nods or says, "yes," explain what he did wrong and what you want him to do the next time.

Like anything new that you try with a child, it will take some time before you begin to see results. However, using time out consistently and fairly will make a positive difference in your child's life and the way you parent.