Sibling Rivalry Jordan Johnson CHD 205-01H

What is sibling Rivalry?

SIBLING RIVALRY IS THE JEALOUSY AND COMPETITION BETWEEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. IT STARTS BEFORE THE SECOND CHILD IS BORN AND CONTINUES AS THE KIDS GROW.

What causes sibling rivalry?
  • Evolving Needs: Children’s needs, anxieties, and personalities change all the time.
  • Individual Personalities: A child’s unique personality plays ginormous roles in how well siblings get along.
  • Special Needs: A child’s special needs, such as illness, learning, or emotional issues may require more attention of a parent.
How to help siblings get along
  • Set rules and consequences on what will happen if they're broken
  • Make sure kids have their own time to do their own thing.
  • Do family activities
What is too far?

You should seek professional help if:

  • Sibling rivalry is so much that it’s leading to marital problems
  • Creates a danger or harm to any family member
  • Damages a child’s self-esteem or well-being
Sources

Gaille, Brandon. "20 Bizarre Sibling Rivalry Statistics." BrandonGaille.com. N.p., 11 Aug. 2015. Web. 8 Feb. 2017.

"Sibling Rivalry." KidsHealth. Ed. Jennifer Shroff Pendley. The Nemours Foundation, Sept. 2016. Web. 8 Feb. 2017.

"University of Michigan Health System." Sibling Rivalry: Your Child: University of Michigan Health System. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2017.

Crew. "6 Siblings Pictures | Free HD Stock Photos." 6 Siblings Pictures | Free HD Stock Photos | Unsplash. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2017.

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