Sibling rivalry
Mummy, she’s copying me! He took my toy! He won’t play with me! She stole my doll… No, I didn’t… Yes, you did!
Sibling rivalry is caused by a child’s deep desire to have the exclusive love of their parents. Having another brother or sister could mean they now get less love. Security lies in having all of Mum, all of Dad, all of the toys, and all the space. Children have a deep need to be connected to their parents. They need lots of attention and reassurance that they are important to you; so they will frequently check to see that they are important to you. When they quarrel with their siblings they are seeking to get your attention.
Sibling squabbles are a normal developmental response. With proper handling they provide children with wonderful opportunities to deal with and solve problems. So how should a parent end the teasing, bickering, and fighting?
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