How Can You Teach Your Older Kid To Share Toys To His Younger Sibling?
By Muelitz
@Muelitz (1592)
Canada
September 13, 2008 8:58am CST
I have two sons and their age gap is at least four years old.
It seems that my eldest got used to the idea that everything we buy is for him.
He does share his toys sometimes but most of the time he want to play it all and he gets angry at his younger brother when he tries to borrow some. What is the best way to handle this situation?
It seems that my eldest got used to the idea that everything we buy is for him. He does share his toys sometimes but most of the time he want to play it all and he gets angry at his younger brother when he tries to borrow some. What is the best way to handle this situation?1 response
@fatherblogger (673)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I also have 2 children and their age gap is 5. Although the elder one is a girl and the other is a boy, we still encountered the same problem. I believe that you should solve this problem as it will be harder when they grow up. Here are my thoughts.
1.0 Explain to your elder child the principle of brotherhood - sharing and caring. Motivate him to be a big brother. In fact, you should have done this when you were still pregnant to the younger one.
2.0 Show him that he is NOT the only child in the house. Let him realize that he has enjoyed a lot when he was younger and now, it is time to give way.
3.0 Give him a reward, or praise him if he shares his toys. The best thing a person like get from others are appreciation and recognition. However, do not spoil him.
4.0 You are the parent and you are the master of the house. Do not let your child dictate you what to do. Their attitude will depend on how to bring them up.
Hope that helps.
