Time out for Kids

I found it funny when I saw my Indian Americans rather NRIs or in cartoon American parents making kids face the wall and stand. Was wondering how what effect would it have on kids, always believed in spare the rod and spoil the child.

Whenever kids got out of control, I used to scream, it worked not more than few times. Then I tried talking to them in low firm voice, it worked for almost equal number of days. Then even hit them occasionally. Both of them have found defenses against that. One small spank, son starts wailing till he vomits. I become angrier because I can’t do anything. Daughter will start crying but come and hit back, even when she is helpless.

Well my sister back from America tried it out, initially only son used to stand and he quickly realized it was a punishment and he started to mend his behavior. He stopped saying Shut up and lifting his leg to show he wanted to kick.

It was difficult make Rishica stand in the corner. But after few days she realized it was a punishment. She starts crying and will stop whatever she is doing and even apologizes.

It has been working for couple of weeks; hope it continues to. Good thing is even I don’t feel guilty that I scream or hit the kids and for them it has helped them control their behavior without elders being harsh.