Parenting issue - How to teach the concept of Sharing ?

Share, Please share with your friend !! Does this ring bell in your mind? Is this what you keep telling your toddler to do with other kids in the park or at your place..

Parenting Issue:

As a first time mum , Sharing is always a biggest parenting issue that I am struggling with. My son doesn't understand the concept of sharing. He throws lots of tantrums if someone takes his toys. I sense that he has a fear that if he gives his toys to another, he would never get it back. He doesn't even want anyone to touch his crayons, moneybox or candies.

Cause & Action:

Most of the times, I blame myself for his behavior. I feel that the prime reason for such behavior is because he doesn't have kids of his age to model sharing behavior. The only time he actually interacts with the kids is in the park or in the school. He goes to pre-school but hasn't been able to grasp the concept.

I always believe that Parenting is a very big challenge and like always there's nothing right or wrong. Even a small adjustment can bring change in life of both the parents and the child.

I was struggling with Sharing for very long time and finally I did make certain changes within me and enviorns that has made some enhancement in my son's behavior as well.

1) Whenever I play with him, I make sure that he shares his toys with me. I always tell him that it’s now mum's chance and he has to give his toy to me. He did throw some fit in the beginning but have adapted to it
2) Eachtime I take him to park, I encourage him to make friends around and wait for his chance. Slowly but surely he has now started sharing his football with the other kids
3) The key to change this behavior is steadiness and repetition. He has to understand that what’s right is right?

Remember not to give in to his tantrums. Step by step I have learned that if you don't give up and keep yourself strong then no matter what, the child would positively change his behavior.

Although I haven't yet achieved my goal 100 % but yes I am on my way and am sure that down the line he would fully understand the notion of sharing and I don’t have to persuade him to share his things.

How do you handle this challenging parent issue? Please share your ideas with me; maybe I can learn something new from your experience.

I would leave you with some thoughts now, but don't forget to come back to see my other parenting issue..

Till then, once again Happy Parenting!! All of you are doing great work