Time Out For Older Children
Do you believe Time Out Is An Effective Discipline Method For Older Children?
| 95% (21) | Yes | |
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| 4% (1) | No |
22 voters have answered this question.
What Part Of The World Are You From?
| 0% (0) | Africa | |
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| 4% (1) | Asia | |
| 0% (0) | Oceania | |
| 50% (11) | Europe | |
| 45% (10) | North America | |
| 0% (0) | South America |
22 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider yourself to be...?
| 4% (1) | Asian/Oriental | |
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| 4% (1) | African/Black | |
| 95% (21) | European/White | |
| 0% (0) | Aborigine/Amerindian/Other Indigenous | |
| 4% (1) | Multiracial | |
| 0% (0) | Arab/Middle Eastern |
22 voters have answered this question.
What Methods of Time Out Do You Believe Is Acceptable?
| 81% (18) | Standing in a corner | |
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| 40% (9) | Sitting in a chair facing a corner | |
| 45% (10) | kneeling in a corner |
22 voters have answered this question.
How much time do you believe is appropriate?
| 22% (5) | One minute per age | |
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| 31% (7) | 10-20 minutes | |
| 54% (12) | 30-60 minutes | |
| 18% (4) | 1-2 hours | |
| 13% (3) | 2-3 hours | |
| 13% (3) | 3< hours |
22 voters have answered this question.
Have you personally used Time Out Methods on an older child?
| 95% (21) | Yes | |
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| 4% (1) | No |
22 voters have answered this question.
If so, which ages?
| 36% (8) | 7 years | |
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| 36% (8) | 8 years | |
| 40% (9) | 9 years | |
| 45% (10) | 10 years | |
| 45% (10) | 11 years | |
| 54% (12) | 12 years | |
| 68% (15) | 13+ years |
22 voters have answered this question.
What was the reaction of the child?
| 22% (5) | Cooperative | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% (10) | Reluctant | |
| 31% (7) | Defiant | |
| 59% (13) | Embarrassed | |
| 40% (9) | Angry | |
| 22% (5) | Acquiescent |
22 voters have answered this question.
Did you have difficulty getting the child to comply?
| 27% (6) | No | |
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| 72% (16) | Yes |
22 voters have answered this question.
If yes, what difficulties did you have?
| 77% (14) | Child protested that he or she was too old for Time Out | |
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| 38% (7) | Child refused to go to Time Out | |
| 50% (9) | Child refused to stay in Time Out | |
| 44% (8) | Child refused to follow Time Out requirements(knocked over chair, sat instead of knelt, etc....) |
18 voters have answered this question.
How did you deal with the difficulties?
| 77% (14) | Added more time | |
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| 66% (12) | Gave another punishment | |
| 11% (2) | Cajoled | |
| 27% (5) | Threatened | |
| 5% (1) | Agreed child was too old for Time Out |
18 voters have answered this question.
What offenses do you consider worthy of Time Out?
| 72% (16) | Disrespect | |
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| 81% (18) | Disobedience | |
| 59% (13) | Temper Tantrums | |
| 59% (13) | Getting Into Things/Going Into Restricted Areas Without Permission | |
| 68% (15) | Talking back | |
| 50% (11) | Lying | |
| 27% (6) | Causing Trouble In General |
22 voters have answered this question.
Did Time Out improve the child's behavior?
| 90% (20) | Yes | |
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| 9% (2) | No |
22 voters have answered this question.
If yes, for how long?
| 42% (8) | A few days | |
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| 42% (8) | 1-2 weeks | |
| 31% (6) | 1 month | |
| 5% (1) | 2-4 months | |
| 0% (0) | 6 months-12 months | |
| 5% (1) | 1 year or longer |
19 voters have answered this question.
Did you require the child to apologize before leaving Time Out?
| 72% (16) | Yes | |
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| 27% (6) | No |
22 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider yourself a strict parent?
| 22% (5) | Yes | |
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| 22% (5) | No | |
| 54% (12) | Perhaps but only because I love my children |
22 voters have answered this question.
Are there any other relevant details and experiences that you would like to add?
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