Knowsley Children and Young People's Services

Sibling rivalry

Children - sibling rivalryIt’s normal for brothers and sisters to fight over everything. One minute they’re the best of friends, playing nicely together. The next, chaos has erupted.
 
Your children may be completely different from their siblings, but the important thing to remember is never compare them to each other as this will only make things worse.
 
The Raising Kids website has lots of useful tips on how to tackle sibling rivalry, including the following: