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Am Psychol October 2019 PMID 30802080

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma.

Mark R Dadds, Lucy A Tully

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Peak: 4 in Feb 2022
across 4 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

Examples include posts praising the article as a thoughtful resource and citing it as a key reference in ongoing discussions about positive parenting. The tone uses words like 'really great,' 'not so bad,' and 'reanalysis,' which highlight an engaged and constructive attitude toward evolving disciplinary approaches, emphasizing its potential to shape future parenting strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the article and its nuanced view on timeout, reflecting general agreement with its perspective.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion shows high interest, with references to the article as a significant resource, and mention of ongoing debates about discipline methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively reference the article and related concepts like attachment and trauma, indicating a thoughtful level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a moderate impact, influencing opinions on child discipline and prompting reconsideration of traditional timeout practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses the importance of parental discipline for healthy child development, focusing on timeout as a commonly used and well-supported method, but also addressing recent criticism based on attachment theory and concerns about potential harm to traumatized children.
  • It proposes five guiding principles—or axioms—based on developmental mental health models to evaluate and improve discipline strategies, including timeout, ensuring they promote positive outcomes.
  • The authors argue that when applied consistently with current understanding of learning, attachment, and family systems, timeout can actually support better mental health and behavior in children, especially those with complex trauma, by acting as a beneficial intervention rather than harm.]
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Dr Lucy Tully
@Lucy_A_Tully · X

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health, #attachment, and #trauma. https://t.co/6HH1H9ABK6 @Sydney_Science https://t.co/mcDuJ7Fpw2

Mar 24, 2019 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 195 followers View post →
Qffwffq
@qffwffq · X

@Fanfan_Tweet Sur ce sujet précis, il y a cette étude que tout le monde cite en permanence et qui est pas si mal faite que ça : https://t.co/sOGCKrmICu

Apr 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 34,559 followers View post →
adversidad.temprana
@AdversidadT · X

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health, #attachment, and #trauma https://t.co/giFOLvDAil

Feb 5, 2022 · 1 like · 3 shares · 555 followers View post →
Alexandra (Allie) D. W. Sullivan, PhD
@AllieDWSullivan · X

& this is a really great article that I come back to time & again to think about the concept of “time out” in a positive parenting framework https://t.co/4wZWbKjOXp

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 like · 396 followers View post →
Dave Jenkins
@bolton_jinks · X

RT @Lucy_A_Tully: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental healt…

Oct 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,658 followers View post →
Roser Nadal
@RoserNadal · X

RT @AdversidadT: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health…

Feb 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,374 followers View post →

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Alexandra (Allie) D. W. Sullivan, PhD
@AllieDWSullivan · X

& this is a really great article that I come back to time & again to think about the concept of “time out” in a positive parenting framework https://t.co/4wZWbKjOXp

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 like · 396 followers View post →
Qffwffq
@qffwffq · X

@Fanfan_Tweet Sur ce sujet précis, il y a cette étude que tout le monde cite en permanence et qui est pas si mal faite que ça : https://t.co/sOGCKrmICu

Apr 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 34,559 followers View post →
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RT @AdversidadT: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health…

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RT @AdversidadT: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health…

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Roser Nadal
@RoserNadal · X

RT @AdversidadT: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health…

Feb 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,374 followers View post →
adversidad.temprana
@AdversidadT · X

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health, #attachment, and #trauma https://t.co/giFOLvDAil

Feb 5, 2022 · 1 like · 3 shares · 555 followers View post →
Dave Jenkins
@bolton_jinks · X

RT @Lucy_A_Tully: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental healt…

Oct 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,658 followers View post →
Audrey Jung
@NetTherapist · X

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of child mental health, attachment, and trauma. https://t.co/iQKPtGVviS

Oct 4, 2019 · 441 followers View post →
Catherine Wade
@WadeCath · X

RT @Lucy_A_Tully: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental healt…

Mar 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 475 followers View post →
Laura T PhD
@LauraT_PhD · X

RT @Lucy_A_Tully: What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental healt…

Mar 25, 2019 · 4 shares · 544 followers View post →
Dr Lucy Tully
@Lucy_A_Tully · X

What is it to discipline a child: What should it be? A reanalysis of time-out from the perspective of #child mental health, #attachment, and #trauma. https://t.co/6HH1H9ABK6 @Sydney_Science https://t.co/mcDuJ7Fpw2

Mar 24, 2019 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 195 followers View post →