How can I teach my child about sharing?

How can I teach my child about sharing?

Eileen Hayes (Editor in Chief - Your Family magazine) gives expert video advice on: How can I teach my child about sharing?

Sharing is very difficult for all small children, particularly when they are toddlers. They think everything is "mine" and they absolutely cannot see why they should share anything, and they are quite likely to snatch a toy from somebody else if they want it. As they get to preschool age they do understand that you should share, but it's still very hard for small children, and parents shouldn't force it. If your child feels everything's up for grabs, it actually makes them less likely to share, not more. So if they are having friends over you can pack away their very favorite toys so that they don't have to share them and then explain that whatever else is left out, they will share with the other children. And you can teach it in a simple way at home, I'll have a bit of your sandwich you give me a bit of your drink. But it all takes time to learn.