sibling rivalry

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cromainer @cromainer (218) • Philippines 13 Jul 16

Even siblings do fight. Hours ago, my partner and her sister had a fight over the phone. They just can't agree on a certain date to when to meet their aunt. Their schedules don't meet and their job as well. Hope soon they would...

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How to control sibling rivalry?

Rose Galavia @cgalavia (1436) • Philippines 24 Apr 13

Sibling rivalry is inevitable to occur in every household in any two child family, like from my own experience when I was a young child.I still remember when my brother and I used to argue in so many territorial things like what's...

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Do you agree to it?

youless @youless (114117) • Guangzhou, China 21 Nov 12

It seems that the daughters will be closer with their fathers and sons are closer with their moms. Is it that true? I think so. My husband has a colleague, and we often see his daughter to be with him many times. As to me, my son...

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Coping a rivalry between siblings.

bembzee @bembzee (768) • Philippines 6 Oct 12

Coping a rivalry between sibling is a tough thing. The intention to straighten things out sometimes resulted into a big fight. And worst one will feel rejected or being compared. Do you experience a rivalry problem? How can you...

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Family Tree is Cut Down

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 5 Oct 12

An old saying, "Blood is thicker than water." I don't know if sibling rivalry can be seen in every family. It will be great to be competitive, but with family members? Do you think it is healthy? I've seen most cases, some people...

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Your relationship with your siblings

oyomesan @oyomesan (115) • Netherlands 6 Sep 12

How is your relationship with your siblings compared to when you were younger? Did you always get along or did you fight a lot? And how is your relationship with him/her/them now? As for myself, I used to have lots of issues with...

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How do you deal with your children who fights with each other?

blinjk @blinjk (617) • United States 2 Sep 12

In a family,some of the children always fight each other.As a parent, we must do something to stop it.There are lots of ways that parents will do.Some talks to them and ask questions about what they are fighting for just to...

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Do you believe that parents stir sibling rivalry?

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 21 Aug 12

This has always been my fear in having more than 1 kid. It may not be easy to promote fair treatment among the kids, especially between a toddler and a baby. The toddler could often be a pain because they can get rowdy and...

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Handling sibling rivalry

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 17 Jul 12

Honestly, I don't know how to handle sibling rivalry. I am an only child so I don't have the vaguest idea. My daughters are ages 3 and 1 and they both love to compete for attention. Sometimes, they get along pretty well, playing...

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How do I keep my toddler from feeling detached from mommy?

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 29 Jun 12

I've been busy taking care of the new baby who is now a month old, and for the past few weeks, I have not had much time with my 4year old toddler. Most of her time is spent with her nanny downstairs, and I am in the bedroom with...

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Sibling rivalry... why does it have to exist?

snowhybiscuis @snowhybiscuis (1882) • Philippines 25 Jan 12

It has been a long story for sibling rivalry. In the bible, there are several stories about the jealousy between siblings. One of it is about Cain and Abel. Jealousy is really not good. Instead of feeling love towards a brother or...

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demanding respect vs asking for it.

007DrPond @007DrPond (5) • United States 6 Jan 12

My brother is about 5 years younger than I am, (I'm about to turn 18 and move out) and doesn't believe that I deserve to be respected because I am only his sister and no one important. No matter how often we argue upon the...

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Wow a 19 month olds temper......

StrawberryKisses @StrawberryKisses (2833) • Canada 22 Nov 11

Well my baby is 19 months old and his temper has gone through the roof. He used to be such a quiet and gentle little boy but lately he's been slappin and screaming when he doesn't get his way. I dunno if it's a third child thing...

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My brother literally RUINED my life!

lilbabycatapillar @lilbabycatapillar (497) • United States 11 Jun 11

I'm going to graduate high school in 12 days, and it's a huge weight off my chest that I've had for 13 years, from kindergarten to my senior year. The reason is, I've always known I was different. I have a high level of self...

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How to handle sibling rivalry...

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 11 Jan 11

We have 2 daughters, a 2-yr old and a 4 month old. They haven't started with the rivalry yet but sometimes our first daughter get jealous over the attention given to her sister. I am an only child so I have no experience coping...

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A new baby is coming!

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 1 Aug 10

We'll be welcoming our second baby next month. Our first born is nearly 2 yrs old. As our second baby grows inside me, we've been trying to make our first born understand that she'll be having a sister soon. Unfortunately, I'm...

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sibling rivalry - healthy or not?

iceman23 @iceman23 (25) • Philippines 31 Jan 10

Sibling rivalry is common among brothers and sisters, a jealousy and competition. A top concern of almost all parents with two or more kids, can be frustrating and stressful, however many people finds it helpful like the wiliams'...

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Sibling rivalry

vycess @vycess (1588) • Saudi Arabia 16 Jan 10

Have you had a huge fight with your siblings? When we were young I and my big brother always fight. He is only one year older than me. We had a bigh fight before and it is really a fight, I punch him etc... But now, I just laughed...

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How well do you get along with your siblings?

impaktita @impaktita (965) • Philippines 19 Jul 09

I have 3 sibs. I'm the 2nd and the one I'm closest to the most is my older sis. We go shopping together and travel as well as partying at the clubs.I remember back in my highschool days when my friends and I would hit the bars and...

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So what is up with Sibling Rivalry? Who is worse? boys or girls?

ammawlinda @ammawlinda (23) • United States 4 May 09

I had my granddaughters over today and if it wasn't for the rivalry they would be perfect.When my sis and I were little we had knock down drag out fights. I had only one son so I did not have that to contend with. I wanted boy...