Not sharing at 2...is this normal?

[milomama]

I think this is probably completely normal and just part of a developmental stage, but let me know if I'm wrong.  DS (will be two this month) does not want to share with other kids.  We had a friend over to play yesterday and anytime the other little boy touched anything, DS would scream and cry.  This other little guy didn't cry at all and would often hand toys over to DS!    

So, should I do anything?  Should I actively push and teach the sharing thing, or just let it develop?  My response tends to be to just validate his feelings "oh, you're mad that he's playing with your truck" and then redirect him "let's play with your puzzle, or let's cuddle for a bit on the couch".  Sometimes I model sharing, but I don't really "make" DS share things.  

[t2009]

This sounds totally normal. DS is almost two & definitely has his moments of not wanting to share. He's even had some "run-ins" with a playmate or his cousin, but they normally work it out (as in, DS doesn't want to share, but the other child won't take "no" for an answer & then they both get upset or start grabbing).

It sounds like redirecting is working for you, so I'd stick with it. But you can also watch for moments when you think your DS is receptive & suggest that he share (so somewhere between forcing his to share & always redirecting). This works for my DS because he's very single-minded & redirection doesn't always (or even usually) work for him. I ask him if he wants to share & usually he doesn't mind, especially if I suggest taking turns. Then I try to model sharing too or talk about why it can be nice to share later.

[Abraisme]

Yup, it's VERY normal.  Keep modeling sharing and gently suggesting that it's a nice thing to do.  He'll get it eventually...  :)