A "time-out" for unacceptable behavior may be effective discipline for children between 1 and 6 years of age if the time-out period is no more than ____ minute(s)per year of child's age.

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Time-outs of 1 minute per each year of the child's age place a child in a safe place with time to regain self-control.Short lengths of time are more appropriate than longer periods of time because of the short attention spans of children in this age-group.

A "Time-Out" for Unacceptable Behavior May Be Effective Discipline for Children