"You can't be greedy! You have to share with other children!" - this is the recommendation many children hear from their parents.
Moms and dads are sure that everything must be done to ensure that the child becomes generous.
This character trait supposedly will guarantee that the child will have many friends and no enemies.
Unfortunately, this rule, contrary to popular belief, does not work.
The willingness to share your toys and treats with everyone can negatively affect the child.
But there is nothing wrong with moderate greed.
Why You Shouldn't Stop Your Child from Being Greedy
By forcing your son or daughter to share their things with other children, you will ensure that the child does not develop an understanding of their own and other people's boundaries.
The kid will think something like this: "I can't be greedy. I have to give everything that I'm forgiven for."
Thinking in the style of "I owe everyone" will not help the child to establish relationships with other children. And it is possible that peers will only use the child.
The problem will most likely persist into adulthood: the person will help others first, forgetting about himself.
Therefore, do not force the baby to share with other children. See that your child is greedy? Do not praise him, but do not scold him either.
Let the child decide for himself who is worth sharing with and who is not. The child should manage his things as he sees fit. As a result, the child will learn to protect personal boundaries and at the same time not violate others.
