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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the poster above- I think we have different definitions of cooperating. If an older kid is going up the slide while my kid is trying to go down- that isnt cooperation.

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"Oops, hold on Larlo. Looks like this big kid is taking a turn on the slide. Okay, your turn once the big kid is up!"

"Uh oh, Larlo, looks like these big kids are playing on the slide already. Let's go down the other slide or crawl through this cool tunnel instead!"

This is really not hard, folks. [/quote]

DP but are you suggesting if the big kids are sitting on the slide for 15 min this is acceptable? What about the concept of taking turns? I get it, if it’s just trying to climb up a couple of times but kids sitting/climbing up doesn’t exactly sound like sharing or playing nicely. I assume 2-5 yr old playground still counts as toddler playground to you?

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Not PP, really let the kids work it out. I’m sorry there is not a playground manager to contact. [/quote]

a 2 yr old isn’t going to mess with older kids, at least not more shy ones and that’s just sad. I thought the point of parenting was to teach kids how to behave like civilized people and to advocate for themselves. It’s super awkward to even ask other kids to stop throwing sand so it would be nice if people paid a little more attention.

Can we be honest? Some kids are kind of brats and their parents just don’t GAF. I took my tot to a 1-6 yr old playplace. Encountered a 5 or 6 yo who kept pushing the toddler out of the way from an unoccupied toy, like running from another corner to do this, saying he was too small. I told him it was toddlers turn now and the kid is like I don’t have to share! I don’t have to share! Ok whatever...We walk away and come back when the kid is gone and he does it again. I’m supposed to let them work it out? [/quote]

Okay, that kid is a brat and kids like that totally trigger me too. I really want to tell them they're spoiled brats and should be embarrassed to act like such a baby. And yes, I know parents that have explained to me why they don't think they should teach their kids to share. It's insane and infuriating. If I encountered that kid, I would say, "Yes you do have to share. This is not your home and you cannot act like a bully. Stop it now and go somewhere else if you can't act your age." They keep it up and I say something like, "What is your name and where is your parent? I need to tell your parent how poorly you're acting right now because you can't control your behavior." Mom or dad doesn't like it, then tough. These kids need to hear boundaries from someone and they're clearly not getting any at home. [/quote]

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