I have a daycare, and every toy another kid picks up he wants that toy
2006-10-12 10:57:18 · 9 answers · asked by sweet 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
At 17 months he's not ready to share. In his little world everything is for him and about him. All you can do at this stage in his life is lead by example. Share with him as often as you can....he'll get it eventually, but he's still very young. Be patient!!
2006-10-13 06:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never taught my child to share!!! I don't share my stuff, I will not let people use my car, my camera, or computer, those are my toys, she doesn't have to let people use her toys, But that also means they don't have to share their toys with her. She in return would let others use her toys so she could use thiers, even at a young age like 2 she figured out that not shareing would mean she would not get shared with either, and that if she wanted to it was ok to let someone use something of hers and then it would be ok to use something of thiers.
2006-10-12 11:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer Dalpe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it is frustrating (and sometimes embarassing) when your child does not "play well with others." However, you need to be patient and understand that children are very ego-centric at that age. They only think about themselves and what's good for them. It's not selfish, it's developmentally appropriate. Your son will learn to share, but it might not be for another year or so. When he goes for another child's toy, try to distract him with something else, or put him in another section to play at. Just try to be patient!
2006-10-12 15:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by sloppyjo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im glad i dont have to deal with a kid like that...i would just not let him have it and tell him if he wants to play with a toy he has to chose a toy that no one else is playing with...just follow him around for a couple of days and keep telling him.... i would also inform his parents he has problems with wanting other kids toys
2006-10-12 11:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by camden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple, lead by example. ensure your 17 mo old see yourself sharing stuff you love (e.g. the remote, iPod etc.) with your wife and others. then, relate your actions to how he too can share his toys and such. kids are like sponges, he'll soak up this learned lesson.
thank me very much :-|
best answer?
2006-10-12 11:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by mig 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you buy two sets of toys ones that are all his own and ones that he buys just to share. i have two sons 18 months apart it was the easiest way to me
2006-10-12 11:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by chaun_blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't.the more they are around other children they will share a little bit more.............but don't expect to much at this age
2006-10-12 11:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by ezzysmoker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They go through that phase, and that is all it is.
2006-10-12 11:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
just don't give him everything he wants
2006-10-12 10:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by Coxie Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋