Question about time outs

My DD is going to be 2 in a month, and we barelt started putting her in the corner for time outs. But the problem is, she wont stay in the corner unless we stand there and block her in. Has anyone else had this problem and is it okay that we block her in, or is that something we should avoid?

Re: Question about time outs

I don't know for sure, but I would think blocking her in may seem kind of like a game to her. If she just sits there quietly while you stand there, than maybe it's ok, but if she's pushing at you or trying to get around you, then maybe it's counter-productive. You KWIM?

Re: Question about time outs

What we did, and SuperNanny kind of confirmed it after the fact, is, without talking at all, or giving them any input, is to just keep putting them back on the spot. The first time or two, you can let them know that their time resets every time they leave, so their 2 minute time-out can last half an hour. Yes, it can take that long, or longer if DC is really stubborn.... After a while, they start to realize that it's not in their best interest to leave the spot/corner/chair.....

It's very frustrating, and a lot of work, but I think it's in everyone's best interest in the long run.

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My son is 1.5 years old and I have been doing time out OR as we refer to it "the naughty wall" since he was about a year old. If he does something he shouldn't I ask him if he wants to go to the naughty wall. If he does it again I make him sit against the wall by picking him up and putting him there. Actually now I just tell him to go sit there and he does. He usually cries and sometimes laughs, he only stays for about 20 seconds. Depending on what he did I sometimes hold him there. When he goes to get up I tell him to come over and say he is sorry and to give mommy a hug. He does and then I tell him he isnt allowed to hit or touch whatever. Then off he goes. From what I understand they dont really stay in there until they are 2+... I have also heard sitting there with them helps in the begining to make sure they stay.

ETA: It is VERY frustrating, most of the time I feel like I am putting him in their all day long. I do see some signs that it is working so that is what keeps me going.

Message edited 6/8/2007 1:15:25 PM.

Re: Question about time outs

Thank you so much.....I am going to try and keep putting her back in the corner when she leaves as opposed to blocking her in. I am sure it will take awhile as DD is very stubborn, but if it works in the long run, than it is worth it.