Time out is most effective when used for only a few specific situations.
No one discipline technique works with every type of misbehavior. A parent needs to learn and be equipped with many discipline tools to guide their child's behavior successfully. Here are several strategies that may be helpful. Time Out Time out is a technique used to interrupt an unacceptable behavior by removing the child from the situation where the misbehavior is occurring. The time out location selected should be a quiet, dull place devoid of activity.