do they every grow out of it?
By joanie74
@joanie74 (12)
United States
August 10, 2008 6:47pm CST
i am a mother of 2 a 4year old girl and 7 year old boy. there great kids but in this phase. does it get any better? do they eventually grow out of the disrespecting? what do i do to better the situation of the phase?
2 responses
@cornelio03 (152)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Most kids fight with their co-siblings to get attention more from their parents.
I am in a similar situation early in my childhood. My brother and I never got to outgrow this competition or dislike for each other to date.
Involve them in activities or games wherein they would have to cooperate with each to get the shared goal.
Avoid comparing them with each other or games in which they would have to outwit/compete each other. Give each children his or her own time to spend with you chatting, shopping, playing etc. to foster love. Parents should realize that kids are unique on their own. They have differents temperaments and needs. Once the children are assured that they are accepted by their parents for what they are, I'm sure the sibling rivalry/fighting stops.
