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Differential treatment

Unequal parent behavior toward children that can create resentment when siblings feel compared or labeled differently.

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Sibling relationships in children

Sibling relationships in children

Why sibling relationships matter Siblings often share the most consistent peer-like contact a child has at home. That makes the relationship an important setting for learning how to negotiate turns, read emotions, manage disappointment, and recover after conflict. In everyday life, siblings also influence each other’s routines, interests, language, and sense of belonging. Longitudinal research […]