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Mom Goes Viral Explaining Why She’s Not Teaching Her Son To Share

Certainly would explain why there's people that feel the need to park in two parking spaces.
 
radcen said:
Thoughts? The comments section in response to her piece is interesting, too.
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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.
 
This is a pretty interesting question. I encourage my daughter to share her toys with others. She generally does well. If a kid runs up to her and attempts to take her toy I would not mind if she didn't let them have it. This isn't really about sharing toys. It's about whether or not your kid should be allowed to keep their toy if someone wants to take it from them.
 
I couldn't agree with the woman more.
 
Hari Seldon said:
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.
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Explains the popularity of golf.
 
chuckiechan said:
Teaching kids to share is the first step in teaching them how to make friends.
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On the other hand, teaching your kid that it's okay to pressure another kid into giving them something is not a good way to make friends.
 
She is absolutely correct.

There is no requirement to share anything of yours with anyone else, and vice versa.

Anyone who actually argues that they or their kids are entitled (for whatever reason) to access the property of another just because they want it need to rethink their philosophy.
 
Captain Adverse said:
She is absolutely correct.

There is no requirement to share anything of yours with anyone else, and vice versa.

Anyone who actually argues that they or their kids are entitled (for whatever reason) to access the property of another just because they want it need to rethink their philosophy.
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I think both are wrong. The other kids should not expect him to give up everything but at the same time going to a park with toys its expected you share if you want to play with others. Usually it sharing on both sides with various toys.
 
Hari Seldon said:
I think both are wrong. The other kids should not expect him to give up everything but at the same time going to a park with toys its expected you share if you want to play with others. Usually it sharing on both sides with various toys.
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In the article it said that the kid was going to meet one of his friends at the park, and that he had brought the toys to share with them.
 
MrPeanut said:
In the article it said that the kid was going to meet one of his friends at the park, and that he had brought the toys to share with them.
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Okay so it not like he wasn't going to share at all. Moderation along with time and place. I don't expect to share my lunch but if I take out a pack of gum while watching my kid play soccer I offer to those around me.
 
radcen said:
Thoughts? The comments section in response to her piece is interesting, too.
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I loved it! I was skeptical upon the first line and then I read the article and I give it all thumbs up. She's right this mother. I've been with my spouse for 33 years and I still find it rude when he teaches across my table uninvited to help himself to my selection of dinner. Let's teach our children to not be entitled but to respect the possessions of others. My children, whether by instinct or upbringing, are eagerly willing to give. But they also understand abusers. And those abusers are found everywhere.

I've found myself often giving so much more than receiving. That's okay when what is given is a gift and what is received is appreciated. Beyond that it is emotional blackmail. Let's teach our kids the reality that many in our lives are emotional black mailers not friends. And we owe them nothing.
 
I agree with the mom.
 
There is degrees to it. If youre at a park and the kids arent known then sharing food could actually be dangerous.
If some random at the park asks to play with my little brothers airplane and he says no... Im not going to change the situation.

Probalby because when I was a kid I shared alot then had jerks purposely break my toys because it wasnt theirs.

But afterwards Ill tell him, "That was pretty rude. You get to have it all the time and play with it whenever you want. You could have told him 'ok buddy you get 5 throws'"

But if the invites a friend over then I expect him to share 50 / 50. And trust me they will hog that video game controller if you let um.
 
Depends if he wants to play alone or with others. When you enter a group, usually there is give and take or the others in the group will not be interested in playing with someone who shows no interest in sharing the toys he and others bring into the group. Maybe, he'll be lucky to enter into a group of other kids who don't like to share.
 
Captain Adverse said:
She is absolutely correct.

There is no requirement to share anything of yours with anyone else, and vice versa.

Anyone who actually argues that they or their kids are entitled (for whatever reason) to access the property of another just because they want it need to rethink their philosophy.
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Should they be taught not to use their own quarter to call 911 when nothing of theirs is at stake?
 
brothern said:
Certainly would explain why there's people that feel the need to park in two parking spaces.
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I park in two or more spaces all the time. I just do it in the back of the parking lot.
 
PirateMk1 said:
I park in two or more spaces all the time. I just do it in the back of the parking lot.
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We have people who do it even when spots are scarce. Pretty rude if you ask me.

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Hari Seldon said:
We have people who do it even when spots are scarce. Pretty rude if you ask me.

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I try very hard not to park in areas with scarce parking. Too much work and hassle.
 
PirateMk1 said:
I try very hard not to park in areas with scarce parking. Too much work and hassle.
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We have enough spots except when there is a large training session (work at a credit union). Then some are forced to park closer to the front which is for the customers. Its the real small cars like a Prius C and a Honda HRV that kill me.
 
Being an only child...
 
brothern said:
Certainly would explain why there's people that feel the need to park in two parking spaces.
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I park in two spaces when there's ample free space in the lot. I'm tired of finding dings in my car because assholes park next to me and aren't careful about opening their doors.

And as to the woman. I see nothing at all wrong with what she said or is doing. I wouldn't expect my kids to share with complete strangers either.
 
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Moot said:
I agree with the mom.
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Me too. In my life, I have met too many people so frightened of being "rude" by standing up to others who want to force their will upon them, that I applaud a mom who teaches that "you can say no" to people who want to take something from you that you don't wish to give.
 
This thread is going down exactly like I expected...

Conservatives, independents, moderates, and centrists all agree that you don't have to give up your life's blood to some lazy slackers. Meanwhile, liberals think they have a right to take everything from you against your will.
 
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