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Time Out For Older Children

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This poll is to find out the prevalence and effectiveness of Time out techniques for older children, specifically between the ages of 7-12 years.
Do you believe Time Out Is An Effective Discipline Method For Older Children?
Yes
No
What Part Of The World Are You From?
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
North America
South America
Do you consider yourself to be...?
Asian/Oriental
Aborigine/Amerindian/Other Indigenous
African/Black
Arab/Middle Eastern
Multiracial
European/White
What Methods of Time Out Do You Believe Is Acceptable?
Sitting in a chair facing a corner
Standing in a corner
kneeling in a corner
How much time do you believe is appropriate?
One minute per age
10-20 minutes
30-60 minutes
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
3< hours
Have you personally used Time Out Methods on an older child?
Yes
No
If so, which ages?
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
13+ years
What was the reaction of the child?
Angry
Defiant
Embarrassed
Cooperative
Acquiescent
Reluctant
Did you have difficulty getting the child to comply?
No
Yes
If yes, what difficulties did you have?
Child protested that he or she was too old for Time Out
Child refused to go to Time Out
Child refused to stay in Time Out
Child refused to follow Time Out requirements(knocked over chair, sat instead of knelt, etc....)
How did you deal with the difficulties?
Added more time
Gave another punishment
Cajoled
Threatened
Agreed child was too old for Time Out
What offenses do you consider worthy of Time Out?
Disrespect
Disobedience
Temper Tantrums
Getting Into Things/Going Into Restricted Areas Without Permission
Talking back
Lying
Causing Trouble In General
Did Time Out improve the child's behavior?
Yes
No
If yes, for how long?
A few days
1-2 weeks
1 month
2-4 months
6 months-12 months
1 year or longer
Did you require the child to apologize before leaving Time Out?
Yes
No
Do you consider yourself a strict parent?
Yes
No
Perhaps but only because I love my children
Are there any other relevant details and experiences that you would like to add?
This poll was created on 2017-01-22 22:43:22 by Ocean08172