You're in Time Out, Okay?

Posted by Sheri at 7/19/2007 10:10 AM
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I have taken parenting classes in the past (for the record, not court appointed), and the nurse who taught a recent class suggested we never count to three to our children as a warning preceding a time-out.  She said if you get in the habit of doing that, your child will know he always has until three and will not do what is requested of him until you get to three.  “So?” I  thought.  “If he abides every time I count to three, it's worth it.”  This strategy has served me well.  While Crusher has served hard time for numerous infractions (including, but not limited to, grand larceny and perjury), as of yet whenever I’ve used the counting method he has not stalled so long as to earn a time-out.

For example, “Crusher, get in your car seat or you're in time-out!  One, two, two-and-a-half, two-and-three-quarters.....(four hours later), two-and-ninety-nine one-hundredths, THREE!  I said THREE!  Crusher, did you not hear me?  I said THREE!  Okay, you're in time-out RIGHT NOW!  (Slowly begins ascension into car seat).”  Please notify me if you'd like me to come and teach a parenting class in your local community.  I said notify me!  ONE, TWO...



(Side note:  I know this was a brief entry, but I need to go and change Bam Bam's diaper and dress her for preschool now, shoes and all.  In preparation for this laborious task, I have lined-up all necessary supplies:  bulldozer, forklift, duct tape (four rolls), the Army National Guard, and a lollipop- the prize for the winner of the event.)

(Side note on the other side: The tractor is to clear a ½ acre of dry land in preparation for this task.  This dimension is determined by Bam Bam’s width multiplied by the number of times she rolls over during the activity, approximately 15,000.)

 

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