Door Lock

I bought some door locks for the boys' room and just barely brought them out of their package a few days ago when Gavin was throwing a fit.
He knocked them off in a matter of 2 minutes.
Didn't go so well.
When he was throwing a HUGE fit (says things like "you guys aren't being nice to me!" or "I'm not playing with you tomorrow") I gave no warning and switched the locks between his bedroom and bathroom. Now, their bedroom has a REAL lock on the OUTSIDE of the door.
This is a "Magic door".
If you throw a fit or are naughty, the door locks. The only way the "magic door" will unlock is by being nice and happy! (Blame everything on something else!) "Sorry, Mommy can't open the door, it won't unlock until you're happy!"
This has been a great teaching tool for Gavin. He can be fairly stubborn. He gets that from his Mommy!
Before the door lock, his fits would be loud and last about ten minutes. He would yell crazy things at us, throw things, hit things, and slam doors. WILD BOY!
I knew that I needed to teach him how to react to those feelings. He can't grow up thinking that's ok. When he gets locked in his room, he knows he needs to change his feelings from anger and frustration to happiness. He is usually in his room for only 2 minutes or so. I'm so proud of him!
Yesterday while getting ready for church he started to throw a huge fit. I locked him in his room and tried to get him to calm down. Bobby ended up talking to him thru the door but kept telling him the door wouldn't unlock until he was happy. I asked Brody to go tell Gavin that he wanted him to come out and play. This is what I heard:
Brody: "Gavin, do you want to come out and play with me?"
Gavin: (serious) "I can't, because the door is locked."
It was hilarious! He seriously thought he couldn't get out. Brody then opened the door and they were all smiles! I love my sweet boys! They are the best of friends!!