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are equipped with the tools that they will later need with friends, in the workplace, in serious relationships, etc. For this reason, sibling rivalry should be dealt with not only for a calmer atmosphere at home or for your nerves but for your children’s’ future. Although, the relationship between siblings is unique and not necessarily related to other relationships in life feelings of jealousy, competition and anger can always be present to a certain degree in other relationships.

What causes sibling rivalry?

There are many reasons for sibling rivalry.

Jealousy and Competition – These are the main reasons for sibling rivalry. Children often feel that their siblings receive preferential treatment. This can be in the form of more attention or more of anything received as positive (such as toys or possessions) or less of things perceived as negative (such as discipline). They often perceive these differences even when they do not exist or when differences are so small ...

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one parent is always busy with other things such as work and does not pay much attention to the children other than when they are fighting they might continue to fight in order to get the attention that they need and want from their parent. If parents constantly side with one child when they fight it may cause even more sibling rivalry.

1) Do not play favorites and make sure that you treat your children equally and when impossible then fairly. Kids have different needs particularly when the age difference is great. For that reason, it is impossible to always treat them equally but you can make sure that you are always fair. Do not always try to protect the “weaker” or younger ...

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