Human Growth and Development / Unit 8 HGD 1084 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Siblings and Only Children at School Age
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The idea
Sibling rivalry can rise with social comparison in middle childhood; sibling warmth goes with prosocial behaviour and practice resolving conflict.
In practice
Only children showing similar outcomes to others, perhaps with small advantages in achievement and mental health.
Where people slip
Sibling conflict goes with behaviour and mental-health problems and rises under family adversity.
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