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The Joy of Sending My Child to Their Room
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021
Originally Published: Feb. 1, 2016
I recently stumbled upon the delightful practice of sending my child to their room. Thank you, parenting deities! Discipline has never felt so effortless or even a bit fun.
“Stop that! Don’t say no! Head to your room!”
Cue the piercing scream
Pitter-patter of furious little feet
A toddler, red-faced and furious, lets out a wail
Door slams
“Don’t slam that door, Little One!”
I apologize if it’s not supposed to be this enjoyable to discipline a child, but honestly, I can’t help but wish for more situations where my other kid might need to be sent to their room too. Those precious five minutes of peace allow me to check sports scores or actually sip my coffee without interruptions. I might even be tempted to create some new rules just to enforce this magical room time!
With great power comes great responsibility, right? Well, whoever came up with that had never had to toss toys outside just to stop the fighting. Our yard looks like a toy donation truck exploded!
Now that my twins are three, they’ve started rolling their eyes, mumbling under their breath, commandeering the TV, and declaring “no” like it’s their new favorite word. These little “threenagers” feel so entitled! Aside from resorting to extreme measures or sending them to a Scared Straight program, I’ve been experimenting with fair parenting that doesn’t involve me sounding like a howler monkey. And let me tell you, this room-sending tactic has been a game changer.
I get my five minutes of tranquility, and they come back with puffy cheeks, asking for hugs. Sometimes we even share ice cream and talk about our feelings. Just kidding—no talking during ice cream time or it’s back to the room!
I adore my kids—even on the toughest days. I prefer to avoid disciplining them in anger, and some days they really test my limits. This newfound ability to send them to their room and discuss things later feels nothing short of miraculous.
I’ve noticed a change too. The “no” conversations are becoming less frequent, and when they do happen, they don’t always end in chaos.
“Can you help me with this, buddy?”
“No.”
“Well, while I handle it, how about you go sit in your room?”
Child actually complies for the first time today!
I know this won’t always be effective. Eventually, the room will lose its magical appeal. By then, I hope I have finished the dungeon’s design and can just send them there and check in every few days.
In a world where almost any form of discipline is scrutinized, sending them to their room to cool off seems like the safest bet. It’s not a circle of essential oils and feelings, but it serves its purpose and provides a much-needed retreat for both my child and me. Sometimes, all we need is a little space to rekindle our love for each other. Or at least for me to enjoy my coffee and gather my patience again.
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Summary:
Discovering the art of sending my child to their room has transformed my approach to discipline. This simple practice grants me peace while allowing my little ones to process their emotions. As they grow, I cherish those moments of calm and connection, making parenting a bit more manageable.