Post by EmilieMadison on May 5, 2015 15:33:08 GMT -5
I really like her, but omg. I said "I'm kind of glad pinterest wasn't around my my kids were 4 because this seems awfully complicated! We just did plain old time-outs."
And I want to know what happens after 10 warnings? 6 beads? 7 beads?
No kidding. She's going to get to 10 and the kid is going to be like "so, now what?? no bath tonight?? yippee!!". I'm so confused as to what happens at 10 and after. Or why there are even 10.
I don't understand that many warnings. THIS IS WHY WE HAVE AN ENTITLEMENT PROBLEM.
My mom used to start counting, and we NEVER let her get to three. Parents need to show the follow through, and you won't have a need for something like this..
This is what works with DD. And if Dad starts counting, she knows she's in deep shit.
To be fair, these aren't actual "warnings". There's a punishment listed after every two "warnings" so it's not like they're getting 10 warnings without a punishment.
Post by ninjabridemom on May 5, 2015 15:36:32 GMT -5
We used the glitter bottle as a way to time time-out when they were younger. It worked well for us.
But, you can guess the end result -- broken glass and dried glitter in the seams of our hardwood flooring.
I'd redo it with a very clear plastic bottle, though. Probably not for their age now, they are ANGRY when they go to TO so we focus more on breathing etc. Less on "let's give you something to throw." But for the 18m-2.5yr crowd, for sure. I loved it.
Ten warnings is fucking insane and I don't get the 5 beads thing. Unless she meant to write "beat" and meant spanking but good lord. TEN WARNINGS?!
We used the glitter bottle as a way to time time-out when they were younger. It worked well for us.
But, you can guess the end result -- broken glass and dried glitter in the seams of our hardwood flooring.
I'd redo it with a very clear plastic bottle, though. Probably not for their age now, they are ANGRY when they go to TO so we focus more on breathing etc. Less on "let's give you something to throw." But for the 18m-2.5yr crowd, for sure. I loved it.
Ten warnings is fucking insane and I don't get the 5 beads thing. Unless she meant to write "beat" and meant spanking but good lord. TEN WARNINGS?!
There is an arrow pointing to that big hook. (devil) We need more information
I'm guessing all these warnings aren't for one infraction but rather all infractions accrued over a days time. Like one warning might be to get dressed and by the end of the day your warning is for pulling the dogs tail. Still stupid. Just give your kid a consequence when he's acting like a raging asshole. Done.
We used the glitter bottle as a way to time time-out when they were younger. It worked well for us.
But, you can guess the end result -- broken glass and dried glitter in the seams of our hardwood flooring.
I'd redo it with a very clear plastic bottle, though. Probably not for their age now, they are ANGRY when they go to TO so we focus more on breathing etc. Less on "let's give you something to throw." But for the 18m-2.5yr crowd, for sure. I loved it.
Ten warnings is fucking insane and I don't get the 5 beads thing. Unless she meant to write "beat" and meant spanking but good lord. TEN WARNINGS?!
Well yeah, I can see it for a younger toddler, where you are really just trying to distract them. Not for a four year old.
We do need to get an egg timer though b/c giving them a little autonomy in the process (ie, this is when you're done) helped too. It was only relatively recently that the last bottle broke lol.
To be fair, these aren't actual "warnings". There's a punishment listed after every two "warnings" so it's not like they're getting 10 warnings without a punishment.
I have no idea how to do time outs. I just have her sit down until she is acting like a sane person again.
This is me. We don't even have a time out "spot". I just tell him to "GO SIT DOWN". and he finds the closest chair or wall to sit down. I set no timer, I just go talk to him after a while. And if he's pissy with me, I tell him to keep on sitting.
Post by game blouses on May 5, 2015 15:49:13 GMT -5
Dwight Schrute: You gotta learn Jim, you are second in command but that does not put you above the law.
Jim Halpert: Oh I understand. And I also have lots of questions. Like, what does a demerit mean?
Dwight Schrute: Let's put it this way, you do not want to receive three of those.
Jim Halpert: Lay it on me.
Dwight Schrute: Three demerits and you'll receive a citation.
Jim Halpert: Now, that sounds serious.
Dwight Schrute: Oh it is serious. Five citations and you're looking at a violation. Four of those and you'll receive a verbal warning. Keep it up, and you're looking at a written warning. Two of those, that'll land you in world of hurt. In the form of a disciplinary review, written up by me, and placed on the desk of my immediate superior.
Jim Halpert: Which would be me.
Dwight Schrute: That is correct.
Jim Halpert: Okay. I want a copy on my desk by the end of the day or you will receive a full disagulation.