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Please stop forcing toddlers to share. It sounds sweet — but “sharing is caring” puts adult expectations on a brain that’s not ready. Between 0–5, kids are still learning empathy, self-control, and social skills. The better path? Teach turn-taking instead of forced sharing. This builds respect and kindness — without the drama. Research references: 1. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resource-guides/guide-executive-function/ 2. https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/why-its-ok-not-to-make-your-t