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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Annoying behavior because of course kids are going to want to play with balls and remote control cars, but the mom is technically correct; they do not HAVE to share. But a smarter decision would be to make the kids place toys they're not playing with near her for her to put away where they don't cause problems. She was just being difficult.

If DD brings toys to the park or pool, I encourage her to let other kids take a turn if they're interested. I try not to say "share" because so many times other kids take that to mean, I can just take this for however long I want. "Take a turn" is a little more specific that you have to give it back.[/quote]

Toys that aren't going be shared, should be put away unless the child is actively playing with them.  If a child leaves a ball lying around, amongst the other communal toys at the park, it is a reasonable expectation that another child might come and play with it.

On the other hand, if a child is actively using a toy, either his or communal, and someone who isn't the owner wants it they can ask to play but need to accept no for an answer.  [/quote]

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