The rivalry and the regular conflicts can cause depression and suicidal thoughts.
The rivalry between brothers or sisters is often, if not controlled by the parents, develops into hostility and constant conflict, bullying the older and stronger children on the younger and weaker members of the family. As shown by the results of research scientists of the University of Oxford, the majority of children who have experienced bullying brothers or sisters have faced this problem in 8 years.
Scientists have proved that regular conflict and tensions lead to the development of depression and thoughts of suicide in adolescence. The study involved more than 7,000 adolescents aged 12 years and, according to the data obtained, regular stress from communicating with their older brothers and sisters experienced more than 30% of children.
In connection with the received data and the increasing cases of suicide attempts among adolescents, scientists advise parents to pay attention to sibling rivalry does not escalate into bullying.
Previous studies have also shown that the same situation between peers is fraught with even greater problems: the level of susceptibility to depression, there is excessive anxiety and tendency to self-harm, deterioration in learning.
