
Together, they were the faces of the media and marketing category in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Europe in 2023, spotlighting all the incredible work they are doing for the creative communities under the GUAP umbrella. Should the child(ren) refuse to apologize, they shall remain again in timeout for the same additional minutes depending on their age until they choose to apologize after the expiration of their time.In this episode, Marvyn is joined by Ibrahim Kamara, one of the co-founders of GUAP, a venture he established in partnership with Jide Adetunji.If your partner has punished them, don't punish them again if they finished time-out, otherwise your undermining them.
Do not pick the child(ren) up, otherwise they will think you are apologizing for being cruel.
The child(ren)'s apology can't have an angry tone.If the child(ren) continues to be disrespectful (verbal) after the timeout, be firm and ask the child(ren) to think about their behavior seriously and how it impacts others.Give them a hug and kiss then move on if they apologize. Ask the child(ren) to apologize for the offensive behavior.After the timeout expires, parents go to the child(ren) and explain again on why they were sent to time-out.Don't smack them if they repeatedly leave.Do not let them have a drink or anything to eat when they do this.Take them by the wrist, not by carrying them as this with tire you out since their are too big and they think your playing a game with them.Should the child(ren) leave the zone before the timer goes off, parents must take them back to the zone without talking (this is crucial, as kids will try to take control of the situation) and reset the timer.
Take away items from them (such as a pacifier or sippy cup) so they will think about what that have done. If child decides to repeatedly go upstairs (in case the time-out area is on the stairs), throw books, make a mess, etc, take them to a spot where those things can not be done and continue the technique. Walk away and set the timer for the said minute. 4-year-olds stay for 4 minutes, 7-year-olds stay for 7 minutes, and ages are sometimes rounded up). Order the child(ren) to remain in the time-out area for 1 minute per year of their age (e.g. Parent(s) proceed(s) to explain in a low, slightly firm voice why the child(ren) was/were brought to time-out. Timeout can be done outside as well, as long as you can find an appropriate non-dangerous spot where you are able to see the child. NOTE: Exceptions to this part of the rule can be made if the time-out area is either in a beanbag, a couch, or any full-sized room that is not the child(ren)'s bedroom (e.g. Make sure that the time-out area doesn't have anywhere comfortable to sit on. Do not have the time-out zone be in either the child(ren)'s bedroom or a fun place, otherwise the child would either get mixed messages or play with their toys. If the child(ren) repeat(s) their offending behavior, parents will send them to the designated time-out zone. Do not grab them by the face to make them look at you otherwise you are intimidating them. Using authoritative voice while getting down to the child(ren)'s level and giving eye contact, the parent(s) should warn the child(ren) sharply of their offensive behavior and tell them that they will be sent to time-out should they repeat their actions. It is best to use a space where the person is unable to move the designated place to sit(ex: rugs would not be good as the children may move them). Often a staircase (hence the common Naughty Step) or a similar space where the person is to stand or sit during time-outs is designated. The technique involves removing a person from an enriched, enjoyable environment, and therefore lead to extinction of the offending behavior. It is an educational and parenting technique recommended by most pediatricians and developmental psychologists as an effective form of discipline. This is a form of behavioral modification involves temporarily separating a person from an environment where an unacceptable behavior has occurred.