Time out, in the basic sense, is about withdrawing love from a child who is often seeking attention and love. So it isn't all that great.

However, lots of positive praise, reassurance that you love the child not the action and warnings make time out a great tool to have in your toolbox. I use time outs and time ins with Liebling, but never let him get hysterical. He can have a time out on my lap with a cuddle, he knows it is about not being allowed to ruin things rather than me not loving him.

FWIW, I loved being sent to my room. Ultimate pleasure! Even better when my mother forgot I was in the house and I wasn't made to come out and see the rest of them all day!