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The Importance Of Sibling Relationships

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Sibling Relationships
Throughout life one has multiple relationships that all affect you in a different way. To some, lucky enough to experience siblings, this relationship is the most crucial. Sharing almost every moment of childhood together, playing, keeping secrets from mom and dad, adventures in the backyard, and endless bickering, shape who you become. Every decision you make is in some way influenced by your brothers and sisters. Intentionally or unintentionally, directly or indirectly, sibling influence is everywhere. This is the longest relationship a child undergoes, longer than parent/guardian, peers, and significant others relationship, equaling to be the most important and influential. With 82.22% of children under the age of 18 living with at least one sibling (King, 2010) it is important to realize how one is affected by their siblings. Personality, behavior, relationships, and health are all affected by sibling relationships.
As children grow, developing an identity is a essential. Knowing who you are and finding a place for you in the world is a complicated process, however, when all said and done, your choices and who you are can be traced back to sibling roots. According to Brim, siblings act as role models. This often occurs as the younger sibling imitates the older sibling (Abramovitch, 1979) and grow fond of their actions, creating a ‘want’ to follow in their footsteps. This leads to the development of a personality that would, without a doubt, be

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