Timeouts are definitely the discipline technique of preference for the preschool set. This has become such a popular way to deal with just about everything and anything a child may do with questionable behavior. For many children and parents, the day comes when timeouts lose their effectiveness. You might assume that a timeout will not work on a thirteen-year-old, but you might be surprised to have a defiant four-year-old or elementary-age child who is balking at the timeout. What is a parent to do when a child refuses to participate in the trusty timeout? I hate to break it to … Continue reading →