Sibling rivalry 'good for kids' development' [schooldays.ie]
- Published: 21 July 2011
Parents who are wondering how to stop their children arguing with each other over the summer break may be interested to hear how competition between siblings could actually be good for their development.
According to a study by the University of Cambridge's Centre for Family Research, brothers and sisters who squabble with each other are developing vital social and conflict-resolution skills that will be highly useful later in life, the Irish Independent reports.
Dr Claire Hughes, author of Social Understanding and Social Lives, which is based on the research, stated: "The more combative siblings are ... the more they are learning complex lessons about communication and the subtleties of language."
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