In a house with more than one kid, there are bound to be some
problems. Brothers and sisters borrow stuff, and don't always
return it in top condition. Younger kids sometimes feel like the
older kids get to do whatever they want. Older brothers and
sisters think that the baby of the family gets more attention.
These are typical problems found throughout the ages, everywhere
in the world. When brothers and sisters don't get along, it's
called sibling rivalry (say: sih-bling rye-vul-ree). A sibling
is a brother or sister and rivalry means competition. It's
normal, but too much competition can make for an unhappy home
life. Let's talk about getting along with brothers and sisters.
They're not so bad, are they? What Is Sibling Rivalry? A little
competition isn't a bad thing. Sometimes it can keep you working
hard — like when you and your brother spend time shooting hoops.
If he's good at it, it may make you want to improve, too. But
some sibling rivalry involves arguing, like when you think your
brother is hoggin