Why Siblings Don't Get Along?

Sibling rivalry typically develops as siblings compete for their parents' love and respect. Signs of sibling rivalry might include hitting, name-calling, bickering and immature behavior. Moderate levels of sibling rivalry are a healthy sign that each child is able to express his or her needs or wants.

Do siblings actually hate each other?

While there may be cases of siblings spontaneously hating each other, there is usually something else going on. Almost all sibling rivalry is down to injustice – perceived or actual. It takes enormous work by the parents to make sure things are fair.

Why are siblings so mean to each other?

Siblings are a source of great frustration to each other. Each one is a constant reminder to the other that parents, food, clothing, toys and space must be shared. Older siblings resent younger ones because they think that the younger ones get more attention.