1) The Green light to Red light guideline can be used in situations that start out small and may be resolved without intervention but could potentially develop into a situation where I need to step in.
Green light- Normal arguing and name calling; I shouldn't get involved just keep listening to make sure it doesn't progress.
Yellow light- They are now on the borderline, voices are being raised louder, more nasty name calling and mild physical contact with threats; I should acknowledge the children's anger and hear each child's side of the story before acting.
Orange light- Could mean possible danger, more serious, half play/half real fighting going on; I should ask if it's play or real fighting first and then help to solve the problem. …show more content…
2) Establishing family rules in my home can help children to know what is acceptable and what is not …show more content…
It was very detailed and also contained a lot of information on why sibling rivalry occurs in the first place and how things like age and other factors can play a role in it occurring. My next three tips I developed from a much shorter article that I think could have contained more information to back up the tips or details like the first article did. However, I felt the author Dennis Rainey made some very valid points when it came to sibling rivalry and why it can occur. The fourth tip I will mention is one that I feel is very simple yet straight to the point and one every parent needs to know before having children at all. The fifth one is one I feel that many parents may overlook or not think about when dealing with siblings fighting yet it is a very real
Green light- Normal arguing and name calling; I shouldn't get involved just keep listening to make sure it doesn't progress.
Yellow light- They are now on the borderline, voices are being raised louder, more nasty name calling and mild physical contact with threats; I should acknowledge the children's anger and hear each child's side of the story before acting.
Orange light- Could mean possible danger, more serious, half play/half real fighting going on; I should ask if it's play or real fighting first and then help to solve the problem. …show more content…
2) Establishing family rules in my home can help children to know what is acceptable and what is not …show more content…
It was very detailed and also contained a lot of information on why sibling rivalry occurs in the first place and how things like age and other factors can play a role in it occurring. My next three tips I developed from a much shorter article that I think could have contained more information to back up the tips or details like the first article did. However, I felt the author Dennis Rainey made some very valid points when it came to sibling rivalry and why it can occur. The fourth tip I will mention is one that I feel is very simple yet straight to the point and one every parent needs to know before having children at all. The fifth one is one I feel that many parents may overlook or not think about when dealing with siblings fighting yet it is a very real