coping with problem siblings

Siblings can be tough. for example, my younger brother read my diary once. but here, I will tell you about some ways of coping with them, relating to them, and resolving rivalries.

first of all, remember that with young siblings, they really look up to you. who can blame them? you were with them from the time they were born, and to baby siblings, you are the coolest person in the world. also, look at them! baby siblings are the cutest things ever!

also, for younger siblings aged about 4+, you may notice that they ALWAYS want to play with you, and can be the most annoying people you know in about one million different ways. but remember, they only do this for attention. If they read your diary or hurt you physically, then DO get angry. make sure they can never do it again. but if they just do something smaller then that, then ignore them. brattiness is just a stage they’ll go through. and remember, no matter what a bratty younger sibling tells you, sticking up for yourself is not being mean. and one thing you should try teach them is that they can’t always get their way. or you could just let your parents/guardian tell them.

for older siblings, especially teenagers, remember they are going through tough times. secondary school is’nt easy, and neither is being a teenager. if they are really being annoying or cruel, stand up for yourself. here’s a line for when that happens: ‘stop! that’s not cool/funny/what siblings do to each other! you owe me an apology!’

this last paragraph is the most important tip of all: be nice to them. this doesn’t mean going along with evrything they say or mollycoddleing them, but remember to play with them once in a while and let them know that you’re there for them. kindness is the best way to prevent sibling rivalry.