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How Does Sibling Rivalry Start?
Why Does It Continue?
How Do You End It?
100
It can be as early as right before the 2nd child is born.
How early can sibling rivalry start?
100
When one child feels their sibling is receiving more attention from their parents than they are.
Can jealousy start sibling rivalry?
100
Parents should stay neutral. They should not favor one child over another.
What can parents do to end sibling rivalry?
200
Kids can feel that they are competing with their sibling.
Why does sibling rivalry start?
200
Competition between siblings can be positive, for example, when a sibling will try an activity they may not have tried before.
What effect can competition have on sibling rivalry?
200
Let the kids work it out themselves.
What is one way to end sibling rivalry.
300
Sometimes siblings can hurt their brothers / sisters.
What can start sibling rivalry?
300
Competition can have negative outcomes. Kids might behave recklessly.
What is another effect of competition between siblings?
300
Let time go by - hopefully the kids will forget all about their argument.
What is another strategy for ending sibling rivalry?