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[quote=Anonymous]I Also don't quite understand the pressure to mandate that kids must share with strangers all the time.

Just like in adulthood, sharing is situational. And it's weird that parents force kids to share their things in a setting that no adult would ever share in.

In a public venue and using community property (eg. Playground equipment, library books, craft supplies in a class/ group setting) - sharing and taking turns is mandatory

Taking a toy to a playgroup or someone else's house - sharing is mandatory

Someone coming to he house to play - with the exception of "special" toys like lovies or a few favorite items, that get put away for the duration of the date - sharing is mandatory

Going to the park with a known group of othe children, and taking a toy - sharing is mandatory within the group and extra effort and emphasis should be placed on including and sharing  with other children who may be at park alone

Going by self with parent (and maybe sibling) to park or similar venue - sharing with sibling mandatory, sharing with strangers nice but not required.

Just like an adult. If I go to Starbucks alone, I shouldn't be required to share my laptop with a stranger. I agree that I should share the table next to the wall plug if needed rather than hoggin the outlet all to myself. 
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