A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?

A. "I place my child in time-out for 15 minutes when they misbehave.": For preschoolers, time-out should generally be brief, about 1 minute per year of age. Fifteen minutes is excessively long for a 3- to 5-year-old and may increase feelings of anxiety or frustration rather than promote learning. B. "I send my child to their room for the time-out period.": Time-out is most effective when it occurs in a designated, neutral area free of distractions, not the child’s bedroom. Using the bedroom can be confusing, as it is usually associated with comfort and safety rather than discipline. C. "I make use of time-out after giving three warnings.": Time-out should follow the misbehavior promptly to ensure the child connects the consequence with the behavior. Delaying time-out with multiple warnings reduces its effectiveness in shaping behavior. D. "I use a kitchen timer to mark the end of the time-out period.": Using a timer helps provide a clear, consistent endpoint to the time-out. This allows the child to understand the duration of the consequence and helps reinforce the connection between behavior and disciplinary action.