Why Siblings Fight
Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting
TL;DR: Sibling fights are common and can stem from jealousy, changing needs, perceived unequal treatment, individual temperaments, or exposure to role models. Parents should avoid stepping in unless there’s danger, coach children to use words instead of aggression, and guide them toward compromise. Over time, with patience and modeling healthy conflict resolution, sibling disputes often decrease in frequency and intensity. “Ahh, the sweet sound of siblings fighting” said no parent ever! Siblings who argue, tease each other mercilessly, even resort to fighting physically are a cause of major frustration for parents who are constantly acting as referee. Although jealousy is… Read More Here!
