Originally Posted by JenNJ:
I think that is harsh too. It's as if you are punishing a child for having a cold. Isolation for sneezing is inappropriate. More so than a time out IMO.
I don't see it as a punishment at all. The OP said this child knows how to and she feels he just isn't doing it. Like I said, after eating alone and playing alone a few times, he'll be more apt to remember.
Just my opinion. I respect what you're saying though.