Children crave attention and approval from their parents. So it is no surprise that problems can arise between siblings when both (or more) children are striving for the same goal. Children also have no choice in their siblings. Personalities and interests may not mesh (and even when they do) being with anyone for large amounts ...
While there may be those who claim sibling rivalry is not inevitable, I have certainly found that if you have more than one child, sibling squabbles are a daily reality. Sniping, fighting, competition and other conflicts seem to descend upon a household as soon as the second child crosses the threshold – and while they ...
As a parent, it is your responsibility to protect your child from harm. That includes keeping them away from physical harm (such as a hot stove), and psychological harm. One of the most psychologically damaging issues that a child can face is sibling bullying. Sibling bullying is a toxic and unhealthy issue in a family. ...
Sibling rivalry presents its ugly head in many households with more than one kid. This is usually characteristic of fighting, shouting, annoying each other, and so forth. Often times, the children may seek an ally in their parents. Naturally, parents try and remain neutral, and allow the children to work out their differences. While this ...
Causes of sibling rivalries range from the trivial to the odd. Youngsters compare the numbers of home fries on the dinner plate and the sizes of the ice cream scoops received for dessert. Children know if one member of the family receives preferential treatment; and the age gap does not really matter in this pint-sized ...