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Is there such a thing as sibling rivalry?
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Siblings: Some issues involve dominance, control, seeking attention from caretakers, or pursuit to excel.
Answered 8/23/2016
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Sibling rivalry: A well studied fact of life. 3 to 9 year olds, for example, have conflicts about once every 18 minutes, but in healthy relationships, there's a lot of positive exchanges too. The ability to resolve conflict with a sibling can be an extremely important part of growing up. When sibs do not learn how to negotiate these conflicts, they are at risk for becoming estranged. Reconciliation is possible.
Answered 8/23/2016
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