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Most parents find continuous arguments among siblings frustrating. Each of them thought he has 'valid' reasons in his heart, but either of these two things is for sure: each one is trying to catch the attention of their parents or to show dominance over another child. Children squabbling may be a normal scene at home, but this should not be taken for granted because later on, it may result in a deeper feeling (read: anger) between or among children. Therefore, parents should make a move to stop sibling rivalry at its earliest signs. How? Here are the five ways to finally put a stop to sibling rivalry: Do not take sides This is one of the best ways to stop their bickering. Do not let your child think that you are taking the side of the other sibling. It is recommended that you make each child realize their wrongdoings. Set and follow your no-one-is-exempted rule Listen to both sides; however, make sure that you are doing this in front of them so that they will hear the explanation of one another. Hear their sides of the story; but, make it in such a way that they will be the one to realize who is at fault. Once you have determined who is responsible, strictly follow your set rule. In this way, both of them will realize that you mean what you say and that any wrong act is accompanied by a punishment. Start building a happy relationship among them Prepare a barbecue party or accompany them to the shopping mall. If these are not enough to make them feel comfortable about themselves, do not stop. Be patient. Sometimes, it really takes time. Think of occasions where they have to go together until they became fond of each other. Make each one a 'helper' Think of things that they will always do together or do as a team, such as cleaning up their room (if shared) and the dishes (the other one to wash and the other one to drain). The key here is to make one child need the other child. Talk to each of them Arrange a one-on-one talk with each child. Allow them to explain themselves. Show them that you understand their feelings and that you care. But, make sure that you also inform them where they have gone wrong and where they should start to make things right. Really, stopping sibling rivalry is the biggest challenge of being a parent. You try not to play favorites; but, still you end up accused of being one. Do not worry, though. Focus is all you need. As long as you try your best to show them you are not taking sides, you are setting rules and are keen on following them, you are taking time to make them like each other, and you are listening to their explanations, nothing will go wrong. You will achieve your goal of stopping sibling rivalry at home. Harrison Fray is an experienced and expert home decor planner who specializes in kids bedding and kids room decor buying. His advice can help you to buy childrens bedding cheaply but with unique style. Drop by http://www.kidstoddlerboutique.com/ and see what Harrison recommends. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
