Naughty Oval

The Naughty Oval was first issued in the Michaelson Family. The child stays in the oval-shaped rug for a while. This discipline technique is suitable for children ages 3-8.

Steps

 * 1) Give child a warning via firm voice
 * 2) Send child to Naughty Oval, no conversation
 * 3) Explain why child is in Naughty Oval
 * 4) Discard 10 beanbags, then walk away
 * 5) Leave child in Naughty Oval one minute per year of age
 * 6) Discard 6 additional beanbags for each move
 * 7) Explain the bad behavior
 * 8) Leave child in Naughty Oval if she refuses to apologize
 * 9) Return child to Naughty Oval if she leaves before time is up
 * 10) Get child to apologize
 * 11) Hugs and kisses
 * 12) Move on

Episodes

 * Michaelson Family (Joseph for 7 minutes)
 * McThomas Family (David for 5 minutes, Ravindu for 3 minutes)