What your child sees and hears really does influence the ways that they act. Yes, they do make choices for themselves, and they do want to express feelings and emotions, but by example you can show them the appropriate and inappropriate ways to interact with others.

"E" two: Experience

If you want to help your child to interact well with others you want to give them plenty of experiences in which to interact. You will want to set up play dates with children of the same age. You will not want to have them play with children too much younger, as it will usually bring out their dominance, and they will likely beat up on them some. So, choose similar aged children, and monitor, but do not dictate their play. You have to let them experience playing. You have to let them make interaction choices on their own. You can guide them. You will want to give them a chance to work out their own problems, but be there in case things escalate.

The more opportunity they have to interact, the more opportunity they have to learn how to interact well. So, set up regular play dates with a few limited friends, as they start to progress in how they interact, expand their circle and include a variety of ages. This will help them see that you aren't just nice to your close friends, but to everyone.

"E" three: Exercises

If the two above "E's" fail, or are not enough, then it is time to start some interaction exercises. What does this mean? Well, practice makes perfect. So, spend some time each day with your child, make them share, help them do something, and talk to them about how working together, and playing together is a good thing. You will want to teach them, through simple steps how to interact. Make them practice proper behavior and interaction. If they hit, immediately make them apologize and kiss or hug better. However, still have them take a time-out of they will think it is okay to hit as long as they make up with a hug and apology after.

If you want your body to get in shape, exercise it. If you want to expand your vocabulary, you start using more words, and exercise your options. So, help your child interact more appropriately by doing simple exercises that improve exercises.

You can help your child to interact well with others you need to implement the 3 "E's" into their daily routine, or at least their weekly routine. Through example, experience, and exercises in interaction, your child will learn how to play nice, share, be honest, trustworthy, etc.