Menu: Parenting
By: Alex Johnson
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021
Originally Published: Feb. 1, 2016
Recently, I stumbled upon the surprising benefits of sending my child to his room. Thank you, parenting deities! Disciplining my little one has never felt so manageable.
“Stop that! Don’t talk back! Go to your room!”
Piercing scream
Thundering footsteps
A red-faced toddler, resembling a mini-demon, howls
Door slams
“Don’t slam the door, young man!”
I apologize if disciplining isn’t meant to be this enjoyable, but I can’t help but wish for my other child to create a situation for a room timeout too. Those precious five minutes where I can glance at sports updates or finally savor my coffee are invaluable. I’m almost tempted to invent new rules just to send them to their rooms.
With great power comes great responsibility, right?
Whoever coined that phrase clearly didn’t have to toss toys outside to stop the bickering. My yard resembles a toy donation center after a chaotic playdate.
At three years old, my twins have developed an impressive array of defiant behaviors: eye-rolling, murmuring under their breath, commandeering the television, and the dreaded “no” whenever asked to do something. These threenagers are a real challenge, and they certainly feel entitled. Short of physical discipline or enrolling them in an extreme behavior program, I’m striving to find effective, fair ways to parent them that don’t involve me turning into a howling banshee. This room-time strategy has proven remarkably effective.
During their brief exile, I get a moment to breathe. They return with tear-streaked faces, seeking a hug. Sometimes we even indulge in ice cream and discuss our feelings—just kidding! No chatting during ice cream time, or it’s back to the room for you.
Despite the challenges of parenting, I adore my children. I prefer to discipline without anger, even though they frequently test my limits. This newfound ability to send them away, allowing for a later conversation, feels nothing short of miraculous.
I’ve noticed a positive change as well. The frequency of “no” in our exchanges has diminished, and many situations don’t spiral into shouting matches.
“Can you help me with this, buddy?”
“No.”
“Well, while I take care of it, why don’t you go sit in your room?”
Child complies for the first time today
I understand this tactic won’t always be effective. Eventually, their room will lose its intimidating aura. By that time, I hope to have transformed their space into a dungeon-like retreat, where I can pop in every few days for a check-in.
In a world where every parenting choice can be scrutinized, sending my children to their room to reflect on their behavior seems the least likely to attract attention from child protective services. It may not involve essential oils and group hugs, but it serves its purpose as a much-needed retreat for both my child and me. Sometimes, all it takes is a brief pause to rekindle our bond—or at least let me finish my coffee and regain my patience.
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Summary
Discovering the benefits of sending my child to his room has transformed my approach to discipline. While my twins test my patience, this strategy allows for a peaceful timeout for both them and me, fostering a more harmonious environment.
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