We were out today when dd(3) asked if she could have an ice cream. We said yes and were soon sitting on a bench while dd ate her ice cream.
Ds(1) saw it and wanted some. I asked dd if she would share some of her ice cream with her brother. She said no. She declined to give her dad or me a lick either.
My instinct is that I can't blame her. If we wanted ice cream we should have bought one ourselves.
But then it is polite to share. If I had an ice cream I would share it with family because that would be the kind, generous and pleasant thing to do. Shouldn't I be encouraging dd to be kind, generous and pleasant?
What do you think?
What if it was something more easily shared, such as a packet of sweeties?
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Sharing. I can't decide.
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HuffwardlyRouge · 18/07/2009 18:46
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