Jun 23 2008
Jon and Kate Told Chrissy To Buy A Naughty Spot
Chrissy and I watch new episodes of “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” on television every Monday. These people have eight kids, so it’s fun to watch them suffer through the same problems that regular parents have (except eight times over, all at once). Kate manages this herculean task by implementing highly effective organization and planning skills. Chrissy, being an organizational maniac on crack, often emulates Kate’s parenting efforts. This is how we got a “Naughty Spot”, which is what Super Nanny would have called their “Time Out Spot“.
Ask not for whom the Naughty Spot tolls; it tolls for thee.
To keep their six toddlers in line, Jon and Kate put them in “time-out” when they act up. Each child has their own Spot on which they have to sit during time-outs. Chrissy decided that she had to have one. We actually ordered two, in anticipation of wearing one out (or just having one on hand for Gavin when he’s old enough to require one). They arrived in the mail about a month ago, but have remained unused.  Generally, Aiden is a very good boy, so we ended up with a circular, decorative rug in the corner of our dining room.
Today, Aiden was sent to the Naughty Spot for the first time. He has picked up hitting people (we think from the older kids at Gymboree), but now concludes with nasty scratches from talon-like nails. Neither of which makes Chrissy very happy. Aiden had to spend two minutes in time-out on the Naughty Spot. He loved it. Big smiles. It’s his new favorite place now. At least he didn’t hit anyone afterward. We hope that, eventually, he’ll equate the Naughty Spot with punishment.
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