Children are always possessive about their thing, especially small children. They never want to share their stuff whether it is their toys, books, dress, or their favorite candies. We often ignore this and think that with time they will learn, they are very small to understand this. But this is not always right. We should start teaching sharing to kids. Kids start adopting things from a very early age. We have to identify and teach them in a manner that they can understand. By teaching good behavior from their childhood will help them in shaping their future too. when your child is around 4 years old he starts understanding the other’s point of view you can start them by introducing sharing concepts slowly with examples. Now it is also not possible to make your 2-year-old kid understand what sharing is. They may listen to you and react the same, but they can’t understand the word sharing.
Few ways you can teach sharing to your kids
1.Make a slow start.
You can’t expect that your kid can start sharing his stuff at the moment you asked. Nobody can adapt to changes so fast. It always takes time to learn something new. So, always take tiny steps in order to introduce the concept of sharing to your kid. They will understand with time and start giving a positive response. But if you force them to share, it might possible they will share at that time but they will never learn the concept of it.
2.Set a time plan.
When there are two kids, either they are siblings or just friends. You often noticed that no matter how much stuff they have, but they will start fighting for the same thing. And both of them are not ready to listen. In this kind of situation, you can make set a time. You can ask that for the next 10 minutes one kid will play and then another kid will play for the coming 10 minutes. And you have to make them understand if they don’t follow it, no one will get to play with that toy.
3.Always praise your kids on sharing their stuff
We find it very easy to shout at our kids when they do something wrong. But we always forget to praise them when they do some good work. When your kids share their stuff with their friends and are happy with it, you should always praise them., This will make them happy and feel proud that they do something good that’s why he is getting praised. Kids are really always looking forward that someone will praise them and saying good words to them. When you do this it will motivate them to do the right thing every time. They will start sharing their stuff happily.
4.Never shout.
It’s totally alright if your kid won’t want to share their stuff. Try to understand the reason behind it, shouting will only make the situation worse. And when you have some guests and you shout at your child in front of everyone, it will affect them psychologically. Kids love their stuff, they are attached to their stuff a lot. So, for some time, if they don’t want to give bear with them and try to calm the situation.
5.Set an example.
You must be noticed that your kids try to copy you in everything. It is often said that a children’s first school is their home and mother is their first teacher. So if you share things with them they will also share things with others. You have to set an example for them. Kids try to follow their parents at an early age, they are their ideal. So if we do the right things our kids will follow the same path.
6.Avoid sharing special items.
All of us have such few items that we are badly attached to, and we don’t like to share that with anyone. The same thing can be with your kids. Never asked them to share their favorite item with anyone. If you are expecting some guests with kids. You can keep their favorite belonging in the cupboard and take them out once they left. This will make your kids happy and they will easily be ready to share other items.
7.Keep practicing sharing with your kid
No one learns any skill in one day, and sharing is one such behavior skill that will take time to adopt. That doesn’t mean we stop trying. It might possible that one day your kids share very happily and the day he is not ready to do that. Be patient and keep practicing. Share the positive point of sharing with your kids, He will start making it a habit.
Encourage your child to share their things, give them plenty of opportunities where they can share. Starts practicing at home, and whenever they do they always praise them. when kids are out they have conflicts over things, try not to jump in their conflicts and let them resolve on their own. Such very small but effective lessons can help your children in growing well. This way you can teach sharing to your kids without affecting their emotions.
