Solving Sibling Rivalry

Being raised in a family will inevitably bring about a touch of sibling rivalry. It is all just a part of the growing up process. It has always been the case since the beginning of time, and I guess it will never change.

To try to make it a little easier. You could always try what is known as passive parenting.

We all know that kids love to tell over their brothers or sisters, just to try and get them into trouble. It happens in every family in the world. The way to try to make things a little easier is to try to get a few ground rules set. It is okay to inform on your siblings if they are intentionally being destructive in the house or with your property, or if they are hurting you for no reason, but if they keep trying to tell over them for something insignificant, then tell them off instead.

Instead of always sorting out their problems all the time, occasionally why not just say something along the lines of "wow that must really annoy you" do not always fix the problem but offer a statement instead.

If they repeat the problem, you just repeat the statement, this may get them mad at first but it will eventually teach them to stand up for themselves and sort out the problem.

Your children should be encouraged to set their own rules for what is right and what is wrong.

Siblings must ask permission from one another before they can play with or borrow another sibling's toy or they must ask permission before entering another sibling's room.

Sibling rivalry is all part of growing up together. It always has been, and it probably always will be; but if we try to teach our kids how to handle situations with more authority, this will stand them in good stead for later life.