Why Do Your Kids Have a Hard Time Getting Along?

Sibling rivalry has been going on for many years. It’s not that your kids really hate each other. At times it is difficult for them to get along, but deep down they really do care for each other. However animosity does lurk beneath the surface of many sibling relationships. Some siblings are even openly hostile. Once reason thought to be the cause of conflict between siblings in that each family has a certain amount of resources, some emotional and some material.

Usually when kids fight these are the things that they are fighting over, for example clothing, and toys. Having a brother or sister usually means that they have to share. Some kids resent the fact that they do not have their own room to themselves. The problem is even worse when there are stepfamilies when young children must share with complete strangers.

Of course there is also the sharing of privileges and the housework. Those that are older may resent being expected to do the majority of chores. While the younger ones may begin to hate the fact that they are being bossed around by their older brother or sister. There is a way to end this cycle of resentment. You can begin by helping children to overcome their selfish tendencies. Teach your children to share, which may of course be a difficult task, but it can be accomplished.

Also point out the advantages of having siblings that outweigh the disadvantages. Some kids feel that after seeing each other every single day, all day can become annoying and begin to bother you. It is also more difficult to get along with people who know all of your shortcomings and pressure points. Instead of making family members for granted and being abrasive or unkind, you could put away, all of your anger and learn to be gracious.

The greatest battle between siblings is for their parent’s affection. There is really no way a parent can love all their children exactly the same because they are different people, with different personalities. Overcoming Jealousy is sometimes difficult depending on how the parents handle the situation. It does not mean that they do not love all of their children. So if you feel resentment or jealousy, you need to help your children work hard to overcome these feelings. Some kids have no problem getting along with one another. But if you do have some sort of sibling rivalry, in your family it may help to apply some of the points mentioned above.