A parent asks how long she should enforce a "time out" for her 4-year-old, who frequently hits her younger brother and takes his toys. The nurse recommends _____ minutes.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

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Time outs are effective in this stage as a consequence for undesired behavior. A general guideline is that the length of time of the time out should match the age (number of minutes = age).

A Parent Asks How Long She Should Enforce a "Time