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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I[b] am claustrophobic and was afraid of the dark as a kid. This would have traumatized the HELL out of me, so I wouldn't do it to my kids. I think it's abusive to lock a kid in a dark place.[/b]

Is there some other consequence you can give? Loss of a toy or something he really loves? I hate bedtime shenanigans as much as the next parent, but I think you're going too far.[/quote]

+1. This seems extreme for an otherwise normal 6yo especially if you say it's only 5% of the time.  Your child isn't having a power struggle with you, he's 6 you win, who hasnt had a difficult night falling asleep or settling down.  Tape a week calander to his door, let him check off green or red nights and if he gets a full week of green checks he can earn an allowance $1 or an ice cream or whatever is meaningful to him.  Also, when having a hard time just tell him You understand, that you have to go do X and will come back in 5 mins to give him his hug or whatever and that he should just try to relax until you get back don't mention going to sleep.  Locking him in a closet sounds batshit crazy to me.  Seriously.[/quote]

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