Sibling Rivalry Cards

Front 1

What is sibling rivalry?

Back 1

competition between siblings for the love, affection, and attention of one or both parents or for other recognition or gain

Front 2

ToF: sibling rivalry is a normal reaction in children

Back 2

TRUE

Front 3

ToF: large families experience more intense sibiling rivalry as more children are born.

Back 3

false: these parents show less exclusive devotion and children rely on eachother

Front 4

Do same sex or alternate sex siblings experience more sibling rivalry? Why?

Back 4

Same sex, and is more common in girls, because they have more in common and there is more to compete for

Front 5

which age of the older child tends to have the most severe sibling rivalry?

Back 5

2-4

Front 6

Tof: the closer the 2 siblings are in age the less severe the rivalry.

Back 6

false; more severe and more likely

Front 7

At what age does sibling rivalry become less common?

Back 7

after 8 years old

Front 8

What do older children resent towards their younger siblings?

Back 8

the attention that they get

Front 9

what do younger children resent towards their older siblings?

Back 9

the privileges and freedom that they have

Front 10

when does competition for accomplishmen and success happen?

Back 10

once the child gets older

Front 11

children of which SES have a higher resentment towards their sibling over material things?

Back 11

lower ses

Front 12

What behavior of the parents is related to sibling conflict frequency?

Back 12

differential behavior towards siblings

Front 13

is sibling rivalry more common with married or divorces parents?

Back 13

divorced

Front 14

ToF: sibling rivalry is more common in rejected children where parents show favoritism

Back 14

TRUE

Front 15

ToF: regression is a common characteristic of sibling rivalry

Back 15

TRUE

Front 16

Do children with sibling rivalry tend to verbally or physically attack the other?

Back 16

yes

Front 17

ToF: sibling learn to interact with others outside of the family based on the experiences with their siblings

Back 17

TRUE

Front 18

can sibling rivalry affect the way a child interacts with their future peers?

Back 18

yes

Front 19

___ ___ is one of the most important precursors to adult relationships.

Back 19

sibling relationships

Front 20

which "born" child has the highest level/risk of having sibling rivalry?

Back 20

the first born

Front 21

Can Chronic illness and siblings can increase the risk of maladjustment?

Back 21

Yes

Front 22

ToF: marital relationships and mother's stress has not been shown to negatively affect a child's behavior

Back 22

false! It has

Front 23

What are the signs of the healthy sibling changing their coping strategies do deal with a sick sibling?

Back 23

Change in appetite, weight, trouble sleeping at night, restlessness while sleeping, difficulty waking up, wetting the bed at night, tiredness, headache, stomachache, changes in friends, changes in mood. Etc

Front 24

What was found after conducting the coping skills assessment with mothers and siblings of sick kids?

Back 24

that 95% of mothers and 86% of healthy siblings reported behavioral changes

Front 25

What were the main behavioral changes reported with the sibling coping assessment survey?

Back 25

more sensitive, thorughtful, quiet, argumentative, agitiated, and nervous

Front 26

ToF: mothers reported that the healthy siblings main method of coping with the sick sibling was lashing out?

Back 26

false! Was distancing themselve from the family crisis

Front 27

What education methods can PNPs give to parents to help prevent rivalry before it begins?

Back 27

"1. Space children 2-3 years apart
2. involve existing children in the prep for a new baby
3. teach self care activities (feeding and dressing) in older children ASAP
4. arrange separate play dates with the children
5. try to avoid hand-me downs"

Front 28

Should parents be encouraged to involve the children in the decision making process and dteremine their own consequences?

Back 28

yes

Front 29

What should parents do if their children are fighting specifically for their attentiion?

Back 29

remove themselves from the situation. Avoid getting involved in the fight unless there is threat of physical injury

Front 30

ToF: parents should avoid involving the well child in the care of their sick sibling because this may cause emotional distress

Back 30

false: they should involve them

Front 31

What should parent's avoid doing, even if they are very proud of their child?

Back 31

avoid making comparisons or praising one excessively in front of the other child.