Am I Being Cruel?

[Scout]

Can I ask why you went to all the trouble to temporarily seperate them only to have them play in your ds room? Make sure you disinfect in there if you are worried about him getting sick. I'd hste to see you go through all that & overlook where they played after.

[ninosqueridos]

I would never separate a dck with a cold. If I am trying to keep my own kids from getting sick, I keep THEM out of the daycare/playroom area. I give THEM toys, books, snacks in another area.

[CozyHome]

It's a great idea and one I've definitely considered before I admit. Put this little one who is contaminating all the toys and their friends and me in a playpen! Great idea! I haven't done it because it seems like a little daydream, but I admit it's a great idea. I sent two children home this morning with the flu and I'm hoping the other 3 chidren and I don't get it but we were playing and dancing and crafting together before they both barfed so I'm afraid. But what can you do? I wash my hands a lot, don't touch my face, teach them to cough and sneeze into their elbow areas and hope for the best.

[MamaG]

I see nothing wrong with separating the kids. My kids play in their rooms alone for hours. Families are fire fighters/emt's so missing work is a huge deal. I sanitize like crazy, separate the kids, you name it. Or mom can keep her home. But I do tell them my plan so if they don't like it they can keep her.