Sibling Rivalry.. Have you experienced it? How should one respond?

@acevivx (1566)
Philippines
July 1, 2008 6:44am CST
Sibling rivalry is a reality in several families where brothers and sister may find themselves competing with one another or being jealous of the others. Have you experienced this in your family? how have you responded to such a situation as a brother or sister or as a parent? Does it last until the children grow up or is it just a childhood rivalry?
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bluishrose
@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I have experienced this with my siblings when we were still young. Its normal in every family, understanding and acceptance that each individual has its own character and skills. For parents enough time and attention to their children and avoid favoritism. sometimes rivalry is still present even on adults because the parents or no one in their environment explains it to them.
acevivx
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
2 Jul 08
I came from a large family. While personally I never felt jealous about any of my brothers and sisters nor felt any desire to compete with them, there was this rivalry between and among the older ones. But it was never really something that resulted in stronger feelings. I guess it was just that they were all so talented and couldn't help but compete. As for me i didn't feel insecure and so didn't mind not being in the limelight and now that we are all adults i have earned my share of the limel;ight. i giess as a sister or brother one should try not to feel insecure ansd just not mind the rivalry.
rsa101
@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I remember me and my sister had this sibling rivalry of something. I do not know why we were always at conflict with one another. I didn't understand it but when I grew up the opposite happened we became the best of friends and our bond has become more closer than we were young. In my own experience I think you'll outgrew it in time but I am not really sure about others. I have seen others that the rivalry even becomes worse as they grew older in life
acevivx
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
2 Jul 08
You are right some of them outgrow it but there are some which really turn out bad so much so that those concerned never talked to each other when they already were adults.