I truly believe that Time Out was a valuable experience for me as a child. Not only did I learn to occupy myself and expand my imagination, I also feel like it socialized me to understand cooperation and positive participation leads to fulfilling social interaction (and the lack of such may lead to alienation).

In my work with elderly affected by Alzheimers, we use Diversion all the time. It diffuses frustration and resolves a lot of conflicts encountered by people who feel like they are fully capable of acting independently but in reality need assistance to ensure their safety. It is a different stage in life, certainly, but I think both tactics are appropriate for young children.