DS (2.5 years) has been having issues with sharing/taking turns for a little while now. Â But I've noticed lately that it's all about the other kid not doing it right or putting things in the "wrong" place. Â He'll actually be okay with giving a toy to someone else, I have to prompt him to pick something he thinks that kid will like, but he will do so willingly. Â When that kid tries to drive a car the wrong way or builds a tower the wrong way...look out. Â My son screams and cries. Â Through his cries he is trying to talk and is saying that "he is not doing it right" or "that does not go there" or other such things. Â This happens at our home and at other places. Â Sometimes other kids are scared as he screams. Â He gets over each little screaming fit quickly, it never becomes full out tantrums, but then he will be quick to scream again when the next thing happens. Â Although I would like to become more hands-off, right now I am always down with him playing and trying to model the words we can use to talk to others and to set up sharing. Â I try to get little things going, like rolling a ball or sharing play food, that help him interact with other kids. Â Sometimes I will remove him from play, and we'll cuddle and talk before going back. Â
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He seems so particular about how his toys are used. Â With adults, he also has ideas of how to play, but doesn't get upset...but I guess most adults tend to go along with what the toddler wants. Â I'm not sure how to help him go with the flow a bit more when other people do things differently than he expects or wants. Â I keep hoping it will pass...but it's been going on for months!





