My 2 year old puts himself in timeout!
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Hi all,
Need some advice. I started doing the timeout thing about 3 months ago. If my son does something I tell him not to, I firmly tell him again and tell him if he does it again he'll get a time out. If he does it again I put him in a two minute time out. He's been good at sitting in the time out spot until I take him out. Sometimes he cries, other times he just sits there.
The past week, he's done something weird. A couple times when he is about to do something undesirable, and I tell him no, he walks over to the timeout spot. All on his own. Even if it's not a "timeout" type situation or I haven't even mentioned time out. Is this normal? I'm sure it's not a big deal, but I want him to know what timeout is for. Is he confused? Any advice would be great.
And I understand some don't believe in timeout. But for those who do use it... please let me know if you have experienced this.
Thanks!
Kerry
http://theslickmom.blogspot.com
http://www.slicksocial.com/
Need some advice. I started doing the timeout thing about 3 months ago. If my son does something I tell him not to, I firmly tell him again and tell him if he does it again he'll get a time out. If he does it again I put him in a two minute time out. He's been good at sitting in the time out spot until I take him out. Sometimes he cries, other times he just sits there.
The past week, he's done something weird. A couple times when he is about to do something undesirable, and I tell him no, he walks over to the timeout spot. All on his own. Even if it's not a "timeout" type situation or I haven't even mentioned time out. Is this normal? I'm sure it's not a big deal, but I want him to know what timeout is for. Is he confused? Any advice would be great.
And I understand some don't believe in timeout. But for those who do use it... please let me know if you have experienced this.
Thanks!
Kerry
http://theslickmom.blogspot.com
http://www.slicksocial.com/
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Permalink Reply by Sew About My World on -
My boys seem to of done this at one time or another, too. It must be a boy thing. I don't remember my daughters ever putting themselves in time out.
My little guy (3 yrs old) calls his siblings "dummy butt" when they are argue. He will put himself in time out for name calling. I really don't think this is a time out offense, but he seems to use it to get away, think about things and calm down. It's his way to find control in a situation. He'll ask to leave after a few minutes and he's on his way calm and smiles. I think it's a very smart thing for such a little guy.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Thomson on -
My daughter who just turned three puts herself in a timeout also. She goes and gets the chair herself and sits on it. It doesn't seem like a punishment anymore so I'm not sure if I should find another tactic. It is kind of frustrating when they take away what little control we thought we had.
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Lana on -
All I have to say is Boys will be boys. My nine is nine and this I have not forgotten. They eventually calm down. This is a guilt trip. My son is now nine is when he is about to get yelled at, he says "I know I am headed to my room". I don't know what to tell you. Just, I feel ya and hang in there, it gets better.
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Permalink Reply by theslickmom on -
Thanks all... Nice to know it seems a bit normal. :)
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Permalink Reply by KasieCakes on -
My two year old son does this too! He does it smilingly- and I have to admit, it's a little frustrating and endearing all at once. I have no idea what is up?? I'm going to talk to our pediatrician and I'll be sure to get back to you about what he says.
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