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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's fine to say no to sharing sometimes for the reasons you mentioned.  [b]However, I think the general etiquette in a public space[/b] like the park is that you share your toys with the other kids.  And also I think the park or playground are good places to practice and navigate social skills with peers, under your supervision.

So next time, bring more than one item, so that you can offer a consolation toy to the asker ("Sorry, we're using this one right now, but you could borrow this other one").  And try encouraging your son to use the toy together with the other child so that they can play together ("Do you want to show him how to use it so you can do it together?")

You can't be too nazi about your toys in a public space because, kids are kids and are still learning- they are not yet very good at taking turns, sharing, understanding ownership, and using manners when coveting another child's toy). If it's really something you don't want to share or want other children interrupting your play, I don't think you should be at the park, you should probably be in your own backyard.[/quote]

Really? Until what age? Adults certainly don't share their stuff with strangers just because they are in a public place. [b]Usually random strangers don't walk up to me and ask to drive my car for 5 minutes. [/quote][/b]

So funny that kids are forced to share everything with everyone while their parents wouldn't dream of it.

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