Investigating Parental Time-Out Perceptions and Implementation

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Investigating Parental Time-Out Perceptions and Implementation

Riley et al. (2016) sought to explore the perceptions of parents and utilization of Time-Out (TO) contrary to empirical indications, as well as assess the association between perceived effectiveness and reported implementation procedures. According to Riley et al. (2016), ineffective discipline can forecast several undesirable results for a family, such as parental distress, child abuse, and interpersonal violence in the child’s adult life. Thus, most healthcare organizations recommend effective and safe discipline practices for young children’s parents. Time-out (TO) is among the most commonly used type of child discipline in terms of recommendations by PCPs and usage by young children’s parents. It is among the most supported disruptive behavior therapies and minimizes child behaviors such as noncompliance and aggression.