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Time outs are meant to make them settle down to allow for a proper conversation and rational thinking. Its to let them get out of being angry so they can listen to why they did something wrong. And a participation award is meant to encourage people to try again sometimes and that at least they tried. I remember feeling great when i got one because i had never gotten something for trying before. Rewarding effort can encourage. But overdone it can be bad.

A better alternative to getting the crap beaten out of them. I'd take a time out over a beatig