Fights between brothers

It is common that when children reach the age of 4 or 5 years, the games that previously shared with their brothers are often replaced by fights. Fights are common in families with more than one child because sibling rivalry is almost inevitable. The fights between brothers depend on the age of the children and the time they take between them.

The less time the brothers take, the more moments of games they can share, but the more they will discuss among themselves. On the other hand, the further away they are in age, the confrontations will be much smaller, but they will not be able to share so many activities.


The fights turn into a cause for concern for parents because they fear that their children can take badly of older, also that it is a frustration to get home after work to share what is left of the day with your children and that these are put to discuss.

Main reasons for sibling fights

Sibling fights usually arise around 4 to 6 years old. There are times when fights can be just one phase or become a family habit. Really children they fight for everything and nothing, for the biggest piece of chocolate, for the funniest toy, but what makes them want to argue is to affirm their identity, mark their limits and attract the attention and dedication of their parents. When a child screams, cries, is angry what he is trying is that be heard by your family.


What to do in the fight between brothers

It is important to learn that the children are different for his age, his temperament, the circumstances of his birth, his personality so that we must act differently with each child looking not so much equality but equity. In any case, we must take into account a series of guidelines before the fights:

1. Avoid comparisons between brothers. There is not one person that is equal to another, and even if it comes from the same parents, the brothers are not the same but it is important not highlight the defects or the virtues of one versus another This increases rivalry and jealousy.

2. Let them solve their own conflicts. Do not intervene anything else start the fight and make them feel responsible to end the quarrel situation.


3. Try to make plans to go home. It is normal for children to demand the attention of their parents and fight because they attend to him first before his brother. To avoid this situation, plan your time so that when you return home you can dedicate an individual moment for each one of them.

4. Foster affection and good humor among the brothers. Teach them how important the union is between the brothers and the presents that will be in their lives when the parents are missing.

5. Avoid confrontational situations and encourages activities in which they participate together and need the help of the other. First of all, be patient and be constant.

Isabel Martínez

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