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Mom defended after daughter refuses to share meal with cousin
Original: 5-year-old refuses to share restaurant meal with 2-year-old cousin, aunt accuses mom of parenting incorrectly: 'We're working on sharing'
A mother is facing criticism after her 5-year-old declined to share a restaurant meal with her 2-year-old cousin, prompting the child's aunt to accuse her of poor parenting. The mother defended herself with the phrase 'We're working on sharing,' saying the child is still learning. The exchange has drawn attention from commenters debating whether young children should be expected to share food with relatives, and where the line falls between parenting styles and family expectations.
Why now: The family disagreement touches on a familiar parenting debate about whether children should be forced to share, which tends to spark discussion.
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- 5-year-old refuses to share restaurant meal with 2-year-old cousin, aunt accuses mom of parenting incorrectly: 'We're working on sharing' · Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
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