Stop sibling rivalry by attending to each child's needs.

Parents cannot ignore siblings rivalry because it's always there especially when you have more kids. Siblings are either competing for who holds the television remote,who plays with a particular toy,who opens the door first or who is singvourite song first and the list is endless. What is sibling Rivalry? Sibling rivalry is the jealousy,competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. Parents sometimes are guilty of encouraging sibling rivalry because we don't address issues well,we take sides,we show who we loved most to others,we never listen and we just assume children will out grow it as they grow up.Some children never out -grow it. A friend narrated how she created awareness for her first child when she was pregnant for the second one to avoid resentment when the baby arrives.This is a way of making the child to understand that no child is coming to take over his/her place.This creates a bond for the older ones with younger ones,so that when the child finally arrives they don't have a resentment for the new-born and in the latter days. All children are special and should be treated according to their peculiarities.I have come accross adults who rarely communicate to each other due to the damage sibling rivalry did in their lives. Some ways of promoting a healthy sibling relationship. *Treat your children unique needs. *Avoid comparing your children's abilities. *Set rules and regulations and punishment for going against the rules. *Don't take sides when there are battles. *Love each child. *Watch out for trouble-makers. *Understand and listen to each child. *Communicate and spend quality time with each child so nobody is left out. *Don't call them names. *Seek for divine intervention in all decisions you make for each child. Nafi's Random Musings @ www.nafisustain

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