Comments on: Time Out Done Well

By: correct behavior

correct behavior — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:44:31 +0000

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By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:57:00 +0000

I don’t believe in the traditional time out or sit in the corner punishment. It doesn’t work with my boys. I have tried several methods with my boys and students and the one that works best is removing rewards and privillages after warnings.
The pupil realise that the behaviour is not acceptable and there is no allowance for such misbehaving in class when they are sent out or to other classes.

By: Anna Van Dis

Anna Van Dis — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:05:45 +0000

we have used the phrase “time out” w/ my willfull 2 and a half yr old daughter , but it has indeed become rather negative, so we are working on switching it to something else, I liked someone elses “thinking chair” term, that is great.
I have been working on more ignoring when possible, which often extinguishes the behavior quickly. Instead of taking Una away and isolating her, and because she cannot be left outside and is not yet at a point where she can remove herself effectively, I have often taken a time out for myself, telling her I need some space, and going into another room , and withdrawing my attention (briefly). She will inevitably follow me, and sometimes I will shut a door briefly or something like that, ignoring her (very dramatic) cries. She absolutely hates this (not having my attention) and it works better than “time out” for her lately, and gives me some sense of control over the situation.