randomslasher:

marauderice:

bogleech:

MOM OF THE YEAR. WHERE WAS THIS ATTITUDE WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL.

There’s a difference between not sharing and refusing to be bullied.

Not to mention I feel like the whole ‘learning to share’ thing should be applied more to communal resources. Like…if there’s a limited set of bouncy balls or playground equipment, then yes, teaching children to take turns and respect one another is important. 

But if something belongs to someone, the decision to share becomes one that carries a lot more responsibility. There are questions children should be taught to ask, including, “is the person asking me to share someone I should trust with my property? Do I know this person? Will they treat my property with respect or will they abuse or harm it? Will they respect my wishes when I ask them to give it back? Am I using it right now? Do I want to let someone else do so?” 

Teaching kids that their autonomy, their wishes, and their rights to their own property should always be in the hands of strangers is irresponsible and dangerous. 

This mom is a hero.