Sibling rivalry

Sibling rivalry

1. What is Sibling rivalry?

   • Type of competition

2. Main causes

   • 1. Lack of family structure
     • No routine for the children
     • High expectations from the eldest child
     • No clear rules or consequences
   • 2. Martial problems
     • Parents arguing with each other, leading to behaviour being copied.
   • 3. Hungry, bored & tired children
   • 5. Lack of family time
     • Example: not having a family meal together
   • 4. Lack of positive attention

3. Effect on PIES

   • PHYSICAL
     • Can develop anger & aggression
   • EMOTIONAL
     • Low-self esteem
     • Feelings of jealousy
   • INTELLECTUAL
     • Depression and anxiety build up
     • Chances of becoming traumatised in later life.
   • SOCIAL
     • Socially isolating onself