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[–] 31 points 5 months ago (6 children)

I usually just share, because my 4yo daughter is a logical little imp and since I'm like 6x her size, I tell her I'll give her a little but I still get most cause I'm bigger and that always works.

My two year old, though, I'll just say no more and let them cry. Gotta learn early, I guess. Lol

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  • [–] 17 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    There is no reasoning with them until ~3 years old, just diverting their attention.

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  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Not entirely true! My 2 year old is very familiar with the idea of “first this, then that” in regards to things that he wants.

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  • [–] 8 points 5 months ago

    I think it's important to teach that if someone's sharing something that's theirs, they get to decide how much they share. So I'm usually pretty firm with "this is mine, but I'll let you have some"

    It's a two-edged sword though. My 2yo has called me out on the hypocrisy of the "Dad Tax", so I've had to give it up 😭

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