Parenting Tip - Solving Sibling Rivalry
Parenting Tip - Solving Sibling Rivalry
Parenting Tip - Solving Sibling Rivalry
Jealousy. Shouting. Pushing and common use of 'That's not fair!?' phrase by any child.
We all know the signs of Sibling Rivalry. It happens almost in any family even for ourselves when we were young!
It is a tough parenting subject that needs to be monitored. More often than not, jealousy starts with older child when a new one arrives. Older sibling does not get sole attention anymore and felt left out.
If you are expecting a second child, the good news is you can carry out gift exchange when they meet for the first time at the hospital. Prepare gift beforehand. The exercise is more for the older sibling to feel joy and to easily accept a newborn at home. Explain to older sibling that you have to spend time caring for newborn but still love him or her VERY MUCH!
Thereafter, always encourage love, care and share between kids. It is easier said than done but takes a lot of patience to carry out. Do note that it is not the children but YOU who will play the major role to avoid sibling rivalry from going out of hand.
However, if your kids are older and have been in rivalry for some time, the situation can still be dealt with. Although tougher.
What Should Parents Do To Avoid Sibling Rivalry:
Encourage love, care and share between kids. Praise both of them for that.
Encourage them to do things together like swimming, drawing and watch a favorite TV program they both enjoy together.
When you buy gifts for only one child (e.g. Birthday), explain to the other sibling that everyone get their turn.
Allow each individual child's privacy and space at home. If older child needs to sleep, ensure younger child doesn't make much noise. Separate rooms and close doors if necessary.
Take turns in using home facilities like bathroom, TV (if they don't watch the same program), computer and toys. It is tough to monitor but you may encourage older sibling brush first in the morning and second at night.
Encourage each child to keep their own belongings at own table or room. Then, urge the other child to ask for permission before taking and using.
Let them hug and kiss each other after school and before bedtime.
Say good things like 'Sweetie, your sister drew this for you, how sweet. Go and thank her by giving her a big hug!'
Having said and implementing all the above, sibling rivalry may still occur. After all, kids will be kids. But it is just a passing phase and they will learn to love and treasure each other more as they grow.
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