Sibling Rivalry Argumentative Analysis

Sibling Rivalry is something all children go through weather it is over toys, or who is the tallest. Many different articles give all parents tips on how to try and make the fighting a little less. One source called "The Tennessean," gives a few different ways to prevent and help certain situations.(1) One tip they give is to Collaborate rather Compete," which they said that instead of your children making it a race to do something, make it a team effort. Example, instead of "I will get done with my chores before you will," help them by saying "Lets work together to get our chores done that way we can watch a movie and have some popcorn." (2)" Let them play Let them Argue," with this tip they referred to sometimes it is good for your children to argue, let them find their own ways to resolve their conflicts with one another, and to step in if it gets physical or name calling starts. …show more content…
They say that it is good when the siblings can recognize the strengths of their brother or sister. Another source, Practical Parenting with Katie Hurley, gave some tips for sibling rivalry. (1) 'Don't Play Favorites," Even if one child is more outspoken and more active than the other it is hard not to be more engaged with what they are saying or doing. You still need to make sure your focus is on both children and you are engaging in as much time and conversation with the quiet and less active child. (2) " Toy Time Out," A lot of children go through this, if this occurs take the toy away and give it a time out. It stops the fighting and gives the children a chance to put their focus on something else. (3) "Praise Getting Alone," When your children are playing together and not fighting be sure to praise them when you find them doing this. Generally this behavior will repeat