Managing Sibling Rivalry With Grace
Sibling conflict is as old as humanity itself. It is also a natural and even valuable part of growing up. Through their fights and reconciliations, children learn negotiation, empathy, and conflict resolution skills that will serve them for life. Avoid taking sides whenever possible. When you step in as judge, one child wins and the other loses, which only fuels the rivalry. Instead, help children express their feelings without attacking each other. Spend one-on-one time with each child individually. Many sibling conflicts are really about competition for parental attention. When each child feels secure in their relationship with you, the need to compete diminishes. Celebrate each child unique strengths rather than comparing them. Never say things like why can you not be more like your sister. Teach children to solve their own disagreements by guiding them through the process rather than imposing a solution.
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