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Posted by: IslocStarkiller
These might work.
Might.
These things actually may be counterproductive by inciting emotions of rebellion, disobedience (i.e. simply walking out of time out area), not believing you (choosing not to chasten child), or "What else is there to lose." feelings.
As I said, it is at the parent's discretion which punishment to use. As another user mentioned, if the child knows what he/she did wrong, then he/she will know not to repeat it. If discipline is delivered effectively, then the presence of these feelings will, in all likelihood, be less likely to appear. You obviously have to follow through with the punishment, as you said; empty threats won't do anything in the long term. But, as it is with any punishment, if you follow through with it, it can still be effective. For example, if the child leaves the time-out area, you put them back in the area, reset the time-out duration, and repeat until necessary. Children aren't dumb; they'll catch on, bite the bullet, and stay there for the duration. When the time comes for another time-out, they'll know to sit/stand in the time-out area for the full duration, as they'll know it's the quickest way to get off of time-out. Furthermore, as with any punishment, if you provide a reason for the punishment, then it will be much more effective than if the child does not know why he/she is being punished.