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Positive stories please. 2.5 year old screaming at others when coming near his ‘ things’

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Katiefreckles · 08/10/2024 22:10

My 2.5 son is finding sharing very difficult. I know this is developmentally normal however, I work in a nursery and can see that a lot of others his age don’t exhibit such extreme behaviour when having to share. He shrieks so loudly instead of using his words. He is very chatty and speaks in full sentences so is always encouraged to ‘use his words’. We use timers and are always encouraging other forms of communication other than the ear piercing shriek and crying! I know it’s silly but I feel so judged at playgroups etc as he is always the one being ‘difficult’ and crying and screaming at others. My daughter was so kind and great with sharing so I just don’t know where I’m going wrong with him and his crying/ whinging is really beginning to bring me down and it’s putting me off going out with him. Is this just a phase or something I need to look into further? Anyone’s little ones been similar and turned out ok 😂. Thanks so much in advance. Love one tired mumma bear x

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xylene · 08/10/2024 22:15

I think its really easy to try and compare your child with others , but try not to as they are all at different stages and do go through phases at different rates. They also may experience similar behaviour but in different setting eg at home instead of in public or nursery.
Try and remember this is a phase and whilst unable to know how long it will last it will pass.
They just need to understand and learn about sharing.
I am guessing you've probably tried explaining about it and showing praise if they show any signs of being positive towards sharing etc
Maybe there are books or tv shows about sharing you can share with them.
Hoping this is helpful for you :)

Notagain24 · 08/10/2024 22:18

He might not be ready to happily play and share with others, please don't blame yourself. As neither of you are enjoying goingbto these groups, why not drop out for a couple of months then try again?

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