But then I realize that a lot goes into sharing and you really can’t control it. If you MAKE a kid share, it is kind of against the point, right?! I have one kid who never shares, another who shares ALL the time and I sometimes have to tell him not to!, another who is probably just right, and the youngest who just reflexively shares (i.e. she eats one bite, hands another towards you). I supposed I cannot be responsible for all four personality types!

For my child who over-shares, I realize that it is very much connected to his hypersensitive personality. He is sensitive physically, emotionally, and socially. Sometimes this is a handicap, especially since he is a boy, but the plus is that he is so gentle with his baby sister and so in tune with how others feel. He never hits, never yells, always wants to please, and is a sort of perfectionist. Also, he willingly shares =) My other two boys are more stereotypically boyish, more extraverted, less self aware, and more immune to others’ feelings, therefore leading to less sharing impulses.

So hang in there! Probably your little girl has mastered the virtue (sharing candy is HUGE!!) and it’s all progress from here =)