Sibling rivalry is a common issue that comes up in families. Avoid comparing your children to each other and give them some skills to deal appropriately with their problems.
One of the most common problems in families with more than one child is sibling rivalry. The main reason behind sibling rivalry is often jealousy and attention. Usually it is because one child is getting more attention than the other, or if they just do not like each other. It is important to stop sibling rivalry so that the relationships between your children will be strong and so that they will have good self-esteem.
Since attention is the main goal of sibling rivalries, it is important for you to acknowledge to yourself the strengths and weaknesses of your children as individuals. Then help them hone their individual talents, so they will feel better about themselves. Give each child enough attention to satisfy their needs so they do not compete for your attention.
It is necessary for you to spend one-on-one time with each one of your children so that they will feel like they are loved. You can arrange a schedule so that you can have at least a little time for each child in a week. Do your best to abstain from comparing siblings to each other so that they will not feel like they need to compete. They should each be loved equally for being the person that they are, and not be forced to become like their older or younger sibling in order to be loved.
You will need to set some rules for your children so that they will not fight. For example, they should not be allowed to insult each other or hurt each other physically. Make sure that the rules are clear and simple so that they do not get confused and they will be able to follow them.
You can also help siblings have a better relationship by asking them to do things together, or giving them ideas on how they can show their love for each other. For example, they can play with each other every so often or you can suggest that the older sibling teaches something to their younger sibling; it will make them feel responsible and more caring towards their younger brother or sister.
When your children do start fighting, remember that you shouldn't take sides and that you should listen to your children carefully. They need to deal with the issue between one another, so make sure that they come to a conclusion that they want to, not because you forced them to. Never choose a side or a favorite, since this will just add to the fight and create long-term resentments and make things worse for both your children.
You should serve as an example to your children, since you are their role model and they follow in your footsteps. When you get into an argument or if you have a problem, solve it well and show them how they should deal with things. This will serve as their guide to how they will react to problems.
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