Siblings often develop close relationships that can be influenced by their parents' guidance. Tonnie Weatherspoon emphasizes that parents should teach children to engage lovingly and respectfully, despite clashes. If siblings fight frequently, it suggests poor parental leadership. To foster sibling bonds, parents can encourage celebration of each other's successes and use affirming language. Clear boundaries against negative behaviors during conflicts, such as name-calling and physical altercations, are essential for developing healthy dynamics among siblings.
Of course, chemistry plays a role in it for sure. Some kids will just naturally get along. But parents are the conductors of the family universe. And their job is to intentionally teach their sons and daughters how to engage with one another lovingly and respectfully, even when personalities clash.
If the children are fighting all the time, that's a sign of poor leadership.
To cultivate mutual appreciation and joy in each other's successes, Weatherspoon recommends creating opportunities for siblings to celebrate one another, such as involving them in the selection of birthday gifts.
We don't fight it out, explains Weatherspoon, a mother of six, noting that her now adult children were not allowed to engage in name-calling or hitting.
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