Siblings without rivalry: Tips for respectful relationships among siblings It is very easy for siblings to fall into the category of sibling rivalry' and it will exist to some degree no matter how good-natured each is. ...read more
My oldest sister and I are best friends. It hasn't always been that way. When we were younger, we hated each other. (Maybe hate is a bit of a strong word, but in a child's eyes that was the feeling.) Perhaps we have grown ...read more
by Randa Morris
When my children were younger there were many squabbles, arguments and complaints between the three of them. It seemed my two sons were always picking on my daughter, calling names, or teasing. On the other side she often ...read more
by Ian Loft
Sibling rivalry commonly exists between children living in a family relationship that under normal circumstances will dissipate as children mature emotionally and intellectually. Parents can exacerbate the rivalry or take...read more
Hmmm...tips for respectful relationships among siblings? I can tell you that I have had some sibling rivalry in my days. I am 27 years old while my sister is 30 years old. She is the only family, basically, that I have....read more
by No Name
I grew up under her shadow, but it never changed the fact that she's my loving sister and I always love her so much. And I will love her forever. Ying, she is a very intelligent woman. She's confident, positive, caring,...read more
Sibling rivalry is a fact of life. It takes years and years of development to cultivate a good bickering family. "Mom always liked you best" echoes over and over again. "I remember what you did to me when I was twelve"......read more
by K Bert
How to avoid rivalry between the siblings? Frankly I don't think you can. And it is not such a bad thing! Just because you try your hardest to be better, stronger, faster, smarter or whatever it is than your brother or sis...read more
by Kim Latham
Three, count them One..Two..Three, thats how many siblings I have. I am the oldest out of Four children total. There is a big age difference between some of us. I am 36, and my biological Sister is 33. Our two youngest...read more
by Katarina75
My sister and I were completely, utterly like night and day as you could get in so many ways. We were not close in age...she was almost 7 years older than me, yet no one could separate us. We had the usual little sister/t...read more
I am the oldest of three children, dating the oldest of three children, and the difference between my boyfriend's relationship with his brothers couldn't be farther from my relationship with my brother and sister. Once I ...read more
I am one of 6 children and wow, do i remember when we were kids.It was perfectly natural to compete in just about everything from sports to school work and chores.I feel it was a very healthy environment and normal too. ...read more
Sibling rivalry is not inherently without respect. In certain situations, sibling rivalry should be fostered. Siblings rivaling over parent acceptance or love is not one of those situations. Parents must gain the re...read more
by Rachel B.
I have only one sibling and we get along great. We always have. Granted we are only one year apart in age, my parents, nor I can recall a time when my brother and I ever fought. Yes, there was bickering about toys and sill...read more
Tips For respectable relationships between siblings, well its hard to just do tips, i mean it is a lifestyle that can be a wonderful experience or it can be a rivalry forever. I personally have a wonderful relationship ...read more
by c.l.beyer
You've heard that "if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." Well, sorry to break it to you, but that "ain't" too far from the truth. Parents set the tone of their home. By creating a positive, conflict-regulated envir...read more
by Ted Sherman
Sibling rivalry isn't necessarily a negative trait. The Kennedy family is an example of positive sibling rivalry. The father, Joe, always pitted each of his four sons against each other in sports, education and achievement...read more
The best tips for a respectful relationship among siblings are:- 1, Teach them to respect each others possessions. 2, Explain to them that it is nice to share their things with their siblings, as long as they ...read more
by Emerine Ho
i've got an elder brother, and he's always making use of me to help him in accomplishing his works everyday. laundry, food, studies etc. he never ever provided me with any help. yet i'm always the one helping him whenev...read more
Sibling rivalry is common in any family. Because, no two mentalities in this world are same. They are unique. So, it is the responsibility of the parents and family members to create a friendly environment between siblings...read more
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