Sibling Rivalry

Question 1

sibling rivalry (4)

Answer 1

• the competition between brothers and sisters to be the best of or the favorite
• can lead to jealousy and anger
• happens when children are more than 18 months apart but less than 36 months apart in age
• first born may begin to feel left out or no longer in the spotlight

Question 2

intense sibling rivalry (3)

Answer 2

• when a child tries to harm a baby brother/sister
• may appear in directly when a child abuse is a toy that belongs to the younger child
• sometimes feelings are suppressed until they’re adults-bitter feelings toward siblings

Question 3

comparing children

Answer 3

-parents may not realize they’re the cause of rivalry making competition among the children even more dramatic

Question 4

causes of jealousy (2)

Answer 4

• parents may unknowingly discriminate against one child by showing great affection for another child
• families of differing age, sex, interests, and abilities may have parents your favor their children, which may cause jealousy

Question 5

jealousy (3)

Answer 5

• feeling of envy, it also includes feelings of anger, suspicion and mistrust
• resent the good things that happened to rivals
• sometimes these feelings of bitterness continue as adults

Question 6

regression

Answer 6

-the return to a former, less developed state

Question 7

tips parents can keep in mind to prevent sibling rivalry (2)

Answer 7

• recognize the particular needs of each of their children
• when a second child is on the way, it’s important for parents to include the older child and prepare them for their new role