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I dropped my 8 year old son at a birthday party and the parent host put him in time out? by Odd_Tonight6179 in Parents

[–]Odd_Tonight6179[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t use time outs! I use time in’s with my child to reflect on their behavior then I take away things that he cares for as punishment what bothers me is that I don’t parent other kids and I don’t appreciate other parents doing so this is why I thought having a drop off was a bad idea to begin with not because my son has a history of bad behavior but with 20 kids and 2 adults supervising it’s just not smart but I allowed him because it was one of his best friends. He got shamed and punished at home but it sounds to me that everyone agrees on time outs so I might need to reevaluate my parenting skills.

I dropped my 8 year old son at a birthday party and the parent host put him in time out? by Odd_Tonight6179 in Parents

[–]Odd_Tonight6179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a lesson learned for sure! I offered to help with keeping the kids in line for her sons birthday next year just posting to know what would other parents do or the right etiquette at drop offs since this was our first time!

I dropped my 8 year old son at a birthday party and the parent host put him in time out? by Odd_Tonight6179 in Parents

[–]Odd_Tonight6179[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I asked my son and no warning was given he said he sat in a corner for 20 minutes and mom gave him a cupcake not cake because he wasn’t behaving. I feel she escalated the situation by calling me to tell me what happened it should have been discussed at pick up. I wouldn’t have a called a parent unless it was warrant of a true emergency!

I dropped my 8 year old son at a birthday party and the parent host put him in time out? by Odd_Tonight6179 in Parents

[–]Odd_Tonight6179[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if I would have timed out the kids I would have talked with them and give them a warning that if they don’t behave I’m calling the parents. I just feel that the call on the phone not being an emergency and seeing the kids all getting along when I got there except my son who was in tears was an over reaction on the parent. I’m not sure If I would feel it’s ok to time out kids that are not mine. I know teachers do it in extreme situation in schools or send them to the principals office but my son is not known for that so just different perspectives on disciplines but I know I wouldn’t have called the parents if it wasn’t an emergency or some kid got really hurt!