Originally posted by yoesseThat is true.
If the kid in "timeout" ever realizes that he is there because he agreed that was his punishment he is likely to call shenanigans and go do something else - to your chagrin and distress.
However, if he chooses to do this, then he will be doing so without that new bicycle, that I bought for him last week. Looks like I'll be getting my money back on that. Yeah, that should all work out just right. Getting closer and closer, to that brand new HD-TV.
The government doesn't give me gifts. There are a few distinct differences, between these 2 groups that you are comparing.

