Sharon Jayson
No matter what form it takes, sibling abuse can never be seen as "normal." Yet there are parents and other adults who excuse such cruel and harmful behavior as the expected effect of sibling rivalry. They conclude that sibling abuse is part of growing up and competing for parental attention...
Research from Cambridge university suggests that sibling rivalry is actually healthy, and leads to the healthy social development of children. However, there are situations when sibling rivalry spins out of control, and as adults, siblings may not be in the best of terms with each other. It is...
The low chance of children’s disclosure makes it essential for adults to watch for signs and ask questions. Sibling sexual abuse has long-term negative impacts on mental, physical, and relationship health. Dafna Tener’s research has shown that even behavior perceived by children at th...
I had two kids was so they'd have each other to lean on as adults. But because of their sibling rivalry, they might not even end up on speaking terms.
we turn kids into adults. Fighting siblings is a normal part of family life. But, there are ways for parents to stay sane when conflicts arise. Siblings who fight will inevitably learn how to better cope with conflict as grown-ups. Maybe sibling rivalry isn’t such a bad thing, after ...
Here, using experiments with Drosophila melanogaster carrying standardized nuclear DNA but distinct mitochondrial DNA, we test whether the mitochondrial haplotype carried by interacting pairs of larvae affects survival to adulthood, as well as the fitness of the adults. Although mtDNA had no detectable ...
Be patient with your kids as they’re learning these new strategies. Remember that conflict resolution is a very advanced skill set. (You probably know adults who still struggle in this area!) But rest assured, with these strategies in place, you’ll be able to keep sibling rivalry and fig...
young animals, where they learn the rules of combat. But serious sibling fights and rivalry needs to be understood and dealt with. It can be damaging to self-esteem and make home an unsafe place to be. It is up to the adults to observe children’s behaviour carefully and act when ...
In a more parental approach, sibling rivalry is as common as common cold, no one can deny. Instilling values at a very young age is like building a house brick by brick. It patterns their way of life and as kids grow as young adults, they cling to it and never prefer to deviate ...