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Parenting expert advocates for shorter, predictable 'time outs'

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The author suggests a modified approach to the traditional 'time out' disciplinary method for children, advocating for shorter durations than commonly recommended. Instead of one minute per year of age, a consistent one-minute time out, regardless of age, is proposed. The key, according to the author, lies in the predictability and immediacy of the consequence, rather than its severity. This approach is illustrated through various scenarios, including persistent disobedience after a warning and egregious actions like hitting, emphasizing that a clear signal of disapproval is more effective than a lengthy punishment. AI

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Parenting expert advocates for shorter, predictable 'time outs'

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · jefftk ·

    Short Time Outs

    <p><span> The </span> <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/timeout">standard recommendation</a> on time out duration is one minute per year of age, often capping out at 5min. In my experience (n=3, not independent) this is much longer than neede…

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