2007-07-17 01:52:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
First, let me say..this is totally normal. My daughter and my son are now 18 and 14 and get along much better than when they were younger. When they were younger they fought constantly...about everything. Especially since my son had me all to himself for 4 years before the "screamer, tantrum-fitter, I want-er, the (early) pms-er, and the me-me-me-er came along. (I love my daughter to pieces..but anyone that has raised a girl will understand the afore mentioned..lol)
As for your situation, tere might not be much you can do...it is natural until they grow and mature. Right now, she is looked at as the pesky little sister....in there 20's, 30's and beyond...they will be very close....and realize that at the end of the day....all you have is family.
I really wouldnt sweat it to much.....the same thing happend with my brother and me..he was 6 years older than me...and I really was the pesky little sister. Now, I am 38..he is 44, and we are very close.
2007-07-17 02:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by ruadisneyfan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is he perhaps jealous of the time or attention your daughter receives from you or other family members? Is there any hobby or interest they both enjoy that you could all participate in. If your son is old enough to understand about his responsibility of being a big brother and helping to take care of his sister even though she is younger and maybe annoying at times, have a little chat and ask for his support. This may make him feel more grown up and important. Perhaps this is what he needs to hear from you.
2007-07-17 08:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your son you love him but it's your home and your rules and you will not tolerate him being unkind to ANYONE in the home, including his little sister. Then follow through with appropriate behavior intervention if he does it again.
2007-07-17 09:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably overreacting. Siblings do that to each other all the time. I know I did with my older brother. Just don't force them to do stuff you know they don't want to do together. That will definetely screw up their relationship
2007-07-17 08:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tren Lau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your son to cut it out.
But also look for ways to make him feel good about himself, and praise him when he's nice to his sister. In other words, catch him being good.
2007-07-17 08:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't mention how old the children are. If they're little (pre-schoolers...correct the behavior. If they're older children, they may work it out themslves over time. Sibling rivalry is pretty common, but don't let it get out of control
2007-07-17 08:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask him why he has been so negative... ? And maybe he is feeling neglected?? You need to communicate with your kids or they will find other outlets... that are usually the wrong ones.
2007-07-17 08:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by hollie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set your son straight and show him who's the boss and what you will and will not tolerate.
2007-07-17 08:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a good example- don't show them something and tell them something else. All your relationships they watch and they watch how you treat people- lead by example.
2007-07-17 08:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by BeLiZe Gyal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
don't force him to hold his little sister , leave him be he will take to her in his own good time . making him be around her or holding or playing with will make him resent her . he will warm to her sooner or later
2007-07-17 08:56:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋