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Teaching Children How to Share

Sharing is a skill that develops gradually in children and varies by age.
Toddlers often see toys as extensions of themselves and are naturally reluctant to share.
Parents can model sharing by taking turns and demonstrating cooperative behavior.
Preschool-aged children benefit from practicing sharing with peers and learning social rules around ownership.
School-aged children can understand sharing cognitively; parents can guide them through conversations and role-playing scenarios.
It’s appropriate to set boundaries on what children must share versus what they can keep private, helping them learn balanced social skills.

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