Family Conflict - Sibling Disagreements: Understanding Family Conflict

Sibling rivalry 'good for children'
By Amelia Hill - Interesting take. I'd be cautious about these research findings: It's the news that parents, tired of beseeching unruly children to play nicely together, have been longing to hear: sibling rivalry can boost mental and emotional development, increase maturity and enhance social skills. Parents need have no concern even if the arguments get worse as the children get older – as long as they also increase their verbal sophistication and, once all vitriol is spent and tears spilt, learn to resolve their differences without one child submitting to the other. ^new (Added: 6-Apr-2012 Hits: 33 )

Sibling Rivalry in Adulthood: How Sisters and Brothers Can Stop Conflict From Driving Them Apart - WSJ.com
By Elizabeth Bernstein - Sibling rivalry is a normal aspect of childhood, experts say. Our siblings are our first rivals. They competed with us for the love and attention of the people we needed most, our parents, and it is understandable that we occasionally felt threatened. Much of what is written about sibling rivalry focuses on its effects during childhood. But our sibling relationships are often the longest of our lives, lasting 80 years or more. Several research studies indicate that up to 45 percent of adults have a rivalrous or distant relationship with a sibling. ^new (Added: 6-Apr-2012 Hits: 38 )

Sibling Rivalry and Relationships - Teen Issues
By na - Have you ever wondered how teenage siblings who are the best of friends one moment, can hate each other so intensely the next? Sibling rivalry is something that even the best of families will encounter at some point. Life is full of rivalry or competition and the teenage years are no exception. Although we hate to see our children fighting, sibling rivalry is a way for teenagers to learn appropriate behaviors for getting along with others. It gives them a chance to experiment with and deal with situations they may encounter with other people outside of their family. Of course, if rivalry gets physical it should be stopped immediately before any further harm is done. ^new (Added: 6-Apr-2012 Hits: 30 )

How To Make Peace With Your Mother-In-Law
By Becky Sweat - Conflict with your mother-in-law causes tension for your children, husband and the rest of your family. Learn how to ease the conflicts and have a peaceful relationship with your mother-in-law. (Added: 12-Dec-2008 Hits: 2464 )

Sibling Rivalry
By n a - Find out why your children are fighting and how you can help when they disagree. Some good tips for helping your kids to get along are also included. (Added: 11-Dec-2008 Hits: 1693 )

Jealous of a New Baby - Suggestions for parents
By Dr. Martha Farrell Erickson - The birth of a new baby often triggers jealosy from older children in the family. Here are some hints for parents on how to manage the new baby in the family. (Added: 11-Jan-2007 Hits: 1001 )

Sibling Conflict
By Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D - A different, and exciting approach to understanding conflict between between children in the family. Here's an excerpt:Fighting is not a sign of children not getting along. It is how they get along - using conflict to test their power, establish differences, and ventilate emotion with a familiar family adversary. (Added: 11-Jan-2007 Hits: 2453 )

Smoothing Sibling Rivalry
By Allison Bloom - Siblings can be your best buddies or your worst enemies, your favorite confidants, or your biggest rivals. Regardless of the dynamic in your family, finding a way to live with your sibs is worth the effort. After all, few people in the world know you in the way that your sibling knows you. It's a special bond that only siblings share, and it can truly bring out your best. (Added: 27-Feb-2006 Hits: 1428 )

Sibling Rivalry and Fights - Toddler Family Life Article
By na - Sibling rivalry may be inevitable, but there are still ways to get our kids to show a little respect for one another. When it comes to relationships between siblings, most of us hope that our children have more good times together than bad. Still, expecting that brothers and sisters will never fight is probably unrealistic, according to Dr. Penelope Leach, renowned child psychologist and author. She says sibling rivalry is simply a fact of family life. "I think fights between siblings are inevitable. And there are phases when siblings actually enjoy fighting. Sometimes parents worry too much and intervene too quickly." (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 515 )

Practically Perfect Parenting: Sibling Rivalry
By na - Parents might expect sibling rivalry to occur within weeks of a new baby's arrival. This can happen. However, it is more common for sibling rivalry to occur when the baby is mobile and verbal. The older children see the younger children sitting in the high chairs that were theirs. They see the new babies wearing their old clothes, sleeping in their old cribs and playing with their beloved baby toys. To make matters worse, the older children see that baby babbling away at every opportunity, taking attention away from them. What an insult! (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 492 )

Sibling Rivalry - Newborn Jealousy - Jealous Toddler
By na - Prepare your child for the new arrival from the very moment that you give him the news to help avoid the sibling rivalry jealousy issue. When you tell him that he is going to have a new brother or sister, let him know that this is his baby, too. During the remaining months, continue to speak of the baby as his. Encourage him to talk to the baby inside mommy's abdomen. Children have a great imagination. (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 759 )

Your Child | Sibling Rivalry
By University of Michigan - Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. It is a concern for almost all parents of two or more kids. Problems often start right after the birth of the second child. Sibling rivalry usually continues throughout childhood and can be very frustrating and stressful to parents. There are lots of things parents can do to help their kids get along better and work through conflicts in positive ways. Read on for tips and resources to help you keep the peace at your house. (Added: 23-Jan-2006 Hits: 775 )

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