We do quiet time too, but each by themselves. Putting them together is a recipe ...

scoot · on Sept 16, 2019

> Putting them together is a recipe for yelling and conflict.

Unfortunately that reflects more on the parents than it does on the children.

spaginal · on Sept 16, 2019

Siblings fight, it's part of their play and social development.

I don't know if you have kids, and if you do and have the one in a million golden children, congratulations, but in my experience, conflict exists.

scoot · on Sept 16, 2019

If you believe that, then we have three in a million. I don't believe it's a coincidence.

lukevdp · on Sept 16, 2019

I disagree with this. Put any two toddlers together with "one of something" and there will be fights.

scoot · on Sept 16, 2019

Only if you accept them. Sharing, and cooperative play are best learned early.