Lottie Weaver says her daughters need not always share belongings

6 articles · Updated · Upworthy · Apr 29

The mother of three said at parks or communal play spaces her children do not have to share toys, scooters, bubbles or snacks they brought themselves.
She said sharing is optional, but if her children choose to share and want items back, she will intervene; she added expectations differ when guests visit her home.
Weaver framed the approach as teaching boundaries, especially for girls, while online reactions were split between support for consent and criticism that sharing builds empathy and social skills.

When does teaching a child 'no' about sharing become a lesson in selfishness instead of self-respect?

If forced sharing isn't a global norm, is the Western debate on it missing the point entirely?