I agree with fun&care. They'll see how NOT to act....that there are consequences and they can see that he's not having fun. That would not be a huge concern.

I too, cried many times going through these challenges.

I didn't mean using his room as a time-out, but as his own place to go...his escape. His own hangout away from it all with his own toys doing his own thing. Don't know if someone misunderstood me or if I'm the one misunderstanding.

Hope you're having a well-deserved glass of wine!