Category: Taking Turns

I learned a long time ago that taking turns makes much more sense to children than sharing.  There’s something in us that often rebels against the idea of having to share, let’s say a toy, with another person.  I often tell parents that, for kids, sharing feels like they’re giving something up against their will.  Suddenly, he or she wants it even more than before.  I ask parents how they might feel if I asked…