that dh didn't put him in time out for 2 hours. It was a combo of time out (which usually is no longer than 3 minutes, screaming in bed, etc. etc) It took many time outs though but no way would we put him in time out for 3 hours. I do see your point on power struggles. DH is stubborn so he will win the power struggle now. I can't even do that bc I give up too easily. They are very close now but I can see how power struggles in the teens would harm the relationship. FUnny thing is is that if ds is scared or needs comfort, he goes to dh bc he feels safe with him bc he knows the boundaries.
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