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Parenting experts advise on managing sibling conflicts
Child psychologist Claudia Schwarzlmüller and educational scientist Jan Frederik Bossek suggest that parents should not compulsively prevent sibling conflicts, as these disputes are essential for child development. Through conflict, children learn vital skills such as negotiation, frustration tolerance, empathy, and emotional regulation.
Experts recommend that parents guide rather than ignore these interactions. Key advice includes establishing clear rules during calm periods to prohibit physical aggression—such as hitting or spitting—and avoiding the trap of constantly deciding which child is 'right' or 'guilty,' which can intensify rivalries. Instead, parents are encouraged to remain fair while respecting individual needs and age differences.
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Apotheken Umschau Eltern · Claudia Schwarzlmüller · Jan Frederik Bossek · University of Cologne
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Attempting to determine which child is right or wrong during a dispute can worsen sibling rivalry. courage-lounge.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Parents should establish clear rules during calm moments to prevent physical aggression like hitting or spitting. courage-lounge.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Conflict management styles vary by individual family cultures. courage-lounge.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sibling disputes help children learn negotiation, frustration tolerance, empathy, communication, and emotional regulation. courage-lounge.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sibling conflicts are a necessary part of child development. courage-lounge.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.wz.de