is timeout possible with 3 year old?

[black2black]

We’ve been doing the 123 method, 2 warnings and on 3 it’s timeout. Expect he’s too damn heavy for my to carry up to his room, all the while he’s kicking and hitting me, meaning it’s unsafe me carrying him upstairs. So instead I’ve been putting toys into timeout instead which he hates. Except, his behaviour isn’t changing. He’s still answering back, refusing to do as he is told. He’s so cheeky and rude, it’s wearing me down.

What is he doing that warrants the timeout?

I don't think it works and would never touch it with a bargepole. People might think my kids aren't good at listening and not obedient but I couldn't care less I am bringing them up to understand and respect the feelings of others and not to mould them to behave in a way I would prefer.

At 3 it isn't going to work if you ask me. It'll just make your child scared of expressing emotions

I would not bother with timeouts - they just stress you and your child.

My youngest is 3 and can be difficult at times but at this age I mainly try to distract her or ignore the behaviour if I can. I do tell her how she should behave and praise her when she is good.

My other children range up to age 12. It is a bit easier as they mature and you can talk to them - or give them a ban from screens or whatever - to motivate them to behave well!

I think time out may work in the sort term but the long term psychology impact really isn't worth it. I would try something else personally.