How about parents teaching that there's no need always to share and you have the right to keep something for yourself? Would you like it if I take all your possessions away with the words: Sorry, you have to share?
Most likely you would call me a thief. But how should children learn to defend what is theirs and set boundaries?
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That's true but most African parents want to have peace so they just come up with whatever works for them.
You are right. But in a home where they might not be enough resources to get toys or other things for each child. Parents always encourage children to share so one/some child(ren) won't be left out.
We are talking about homes where the number of children are on the high side. Some families go as far as having 8 children or more.