Sunday 24 June 2018

Strong sibling bond protects against negative effects of fighting parents

Strong sibling bond protects against negative effects of fighting parents

In a 3-year study, psychologists found children with strong sibling relationships experience less distress in response to future fighting between parents. Generally, children who experience recurrent destructive conflicts between their parents are at a higher risk of later developing mental health problems. However, a new longitudinal study published in Child Development finds that strong sibling bonds can offset the negative effects of parental strife.

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