Sibling Wars
If you have more than just one kid then be prepared to encounter sibling rivalries. Most families encounter this with their children and they may end up even hurting each other physically and emotionally. When you notice that there is a rivalry, here are a few things to consider:
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Do not try treating the children “equally”. Kids need to be treated by their age, personality and other traits. If one excels at something then he must be congratulated accordingly. It is the parents responsibility to discover the characteristics of the child and congratulate him for his great effort.
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Be fair. If one of them was given a gift, the other should deserve something as well. It may not be a gift but just a simply appreciation. Bottom line is, you must be fair.
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Avoid comparing your kids. As natural as it may seem, you have to avoid it or if you simply cannot and needed to talk to someone about it, make it a point that they do not hear what you say.
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Discourage boasting. Teach them the big difference between being proud and being very rude.
It will be easy to get around this if they have strong bonding together. Try organizing an activity that will make them work together as a team and discover where they are good at.