“They belong to you not the state.”
With respect, they don’t “belong” to anyone.
Better to get them used to that concept...makes it harder for the power mongers to claim ownership later.
Don’t force them to share, either. Property rights is a HUGE concept that must be understood and protected in their little minds very early.
You’ll find that they share anyway, but on their terms. It’s a beautiful thing to witness.
Same with privacy, self-defense, not blindly obeying authority, dissent, etc.
Do this, and the constitution will seem obvious to them, and an opposing system will seem like hell on earth, on sight.
Treat them like free Americans and they will become free Americans.
My two cents on the parenting thing. :)
In our household we did not encourage sharing either. With toys that belonged to the whole family we told the children they could play with it as long as they wanted. When they were finished, though, their sibling or friend would be free to play with it as long as they wanted.