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If your grandchild is older and is very active or is very aggressive, requiring this child to sit alone may set-off even more angry, aggressive, or destructive actions. This grandchild could need a physical action instead of a quiet time for time-out.
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The very active and/or aggressive child The younger aggressive grandchild will respond to time-outs. When you take her away from family and friends, she does not receive her sought after attention. If your grandchild is older and is very active or is very aggressive, requiring this child to sit alone may set-off even more angry, aggressive, or destructive actions. Yet it is often this very active or aggressive child who needs isolation the most to get behavior under control. This child could need a physical action instead of a quiet time for time-out. The following are a few time-outs you can try with this grandchild. Require child to:
Any safe activity that provides isolation and uses her excess energy should work. You can also combine timeout with restitution. You might have your grandchild fix a toy that was broken by your grandchild. You might also have the grandchild do a chore for the party he/she injured. This aggressive grandchild is the one who is most likely to
Your grandchild is counting on this wearing you down. So be prepared for this testing with additional help if possible. |
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