Probing Question: Is time-out a good form of discipline for children?

Friday, April 30, 2010 - 06:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Television`s Jo Frost, also known as the "Supernanny," calls it "sitting on the naughty step." Others prefer calling it "time-in." Some have dubbed it a bad idea altogether. Most parents have heard of -- and tried -- the time-out technique for correcting children`s behavior. But is it a good technique to use?

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