faithful_servant
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Dumb analogy by the parent. You go to a park with toys the object is to play with the other kids and the toys. He doesn't have to give them all up but its probably not too much fun to play by yourself. If I go to a basketball court with a basketball I expect to play / share with others.
You didn't read the whole story. The kid had the toys because he was meeting a friend and they were going to play with them together. IMO, this mother is spot on. Teach your children to share when it's appropriate and to not share when it isn't.