My 3-year old is having a very hard time understanding sharing, mainly because my 1-year old son is going through a very aggressive exploratory phase and grabs what he wants, when he wants. Trying to explain it to her is impossible. Any suggestions? The nonstop screaming is wearing thin!
2006-12-11 12:40:42 · 7 answers · asked by K-Mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
At 3 years old, kids can comprehend much more than we give them credit for. Let your daughter know that her brother is just a baby. She did the same things when she was a baby. Tell her to just let you know if he has taken something from her, instead of her taking it back or crying about it. Also, tell her that he would really really like a turn to play with something and she could play with him, show him how to use it. Good luck!
2006-12-11 12:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mish B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Instead of just teaching only your 3 year old to share, why not teaching the both of them to share at the same time. You can not just teach the older one and not the younger one because this would make her think " why is Mommy making me share and not Him. She must love him more than me!"
When you are helping them to learn, teach them to take turns. Play a game with them where they have to take turns. You can also do an awarding system. For example, if your 3 year old shared a toy with her younger brother, you can give her a sticker and you can do the same with the little one. If they did not want to share then they can not play with the toy that they like the most.
I hope that I helped you.
2006-12-11 13:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by Dont Ask 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sharing is a choice that children should make on their own and not be forced into.
If my son chooses not to share a specific toy; he has to put it away if other children are over. He doesn't have to share, but he has to be respectful. If he doesn't want to share his snack, he can't eat it in front of other kids; but the choice is his.
When kids in my home fight over toys, the toy gets taken away. It doesn't matter who it belongs to or who had it first.
The 1 year old needs to be taught that he can't grab things from others. You can do that by removing him from the play area for 1 minute, everytime he grabs a toy from the 3 year old.
2006-12-11 12:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by limendoz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at the age of 2 and 3 children want to have everything there way. when he acts aggresive with his 1 year old brother you should get down to her level and tell her that what she did is wrong that she should share with him and ask her why doesnt she want to share with him. Also usually parents will hit there child to learn but thats not the way and putting them in time out.. it would make them do it more because they dont feel loved.
2006-12-11 13:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach the one year old not to take away things . Just say no and give the toy back to the 3 year old. You have do this every time. Be consistant.
2006-12-11 12:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by Effie M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
remind her that shes a big girl and that her lil bro doesn't understand right now but he will later when he's a little bigger
2006-12-13 13:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by lola1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about you teach your younger child that it's not ok to snatch things.
2006-12-11 12:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋