Sibling Rivaly

The first crime in the Bible was when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. The second crime was when Cain murdered his brother. It has always fascinated me that violence between siblings goes so far back. I know when I was growing up my parents were very passive, but my sisters and I were very violent. I almost killed my sister once.

When my children were growing up, they were very close, until my daughter starting meeting new friends. Then my son got violent and tried to throw his sister's friend down the stairs.

Usually, sibling rivalry on this scale is just an outlet for suppressed rage at what is going on in the family and at school (bullies).

But it must be paid attention to. I recommend the book, Siblings without Rivalryby Kathe Mazur.