What are the advantagea and disadvantages of having other sibling?

YEah, a family full of love.. lol =D It will be good, if only all of them can live in harmony, without any jealousy involved, resulting in fights and quarrels all day long.. hehe

hi kun. yup..that is very true in general aspects as having sibling is a wonderful things.. aside from the joy, no monetary item could replace the happiness which one could feel having them around us... though,their maybe sibling rivalry which is pretty normal then all end up after arguments cease then what is left is full of teasing...

Yeah.. as their are still exist unfair treatment when parents have their own favorites resulting in those things you mention when all children vying to compete for their parents attention...

hi lakota, It look like the age differences make you feel it is hard to determine the closeness although from what I observe Older sister tend to care for younger sibling and most of the time is a great helper in the family as in case when the mother is away the elder child took care of the younger sibling and help in the house hold chores. In case of family who live in farm they could really experience the happiness of having sibling as they both help each other and they could develop strong bonding with each other as they make fun and grow to help each other lighten their work.

Well I already had a family of my own and didnt live at home so I really didnt get all that close to her and now she emails me sends me jokes My brother emails me and tells me how our mom is doing if I havent talk to her in awhile. and only get to talk to momma when my brother goes to get her laundry and he calls me on his cell then I talk to him and my mom for a few mins. and thats about every other day.

You summed it up real nice, Neelia. Actually, siblings are like the joy and laughter in a family life. Without it, the essence is just lost. I'm always almost with glee whenever I have special family moments and can just forget about everything; like problems and stuff. Happy moments; always to be cherished..

yup..and definitely a blessing having sibling!

hi zed, Their may be a lot of tension and endless teasing when all the sibling gather to make fun of each other as the other bro and sis may become annoying that some end up in fighting, competition and vying for the special attention from both parents. Then, during tussles their may be arguments and disagreement arise which is pretty normal may end up with crying, sometimes the other sibling have no patience and throw a lot of tantrums, swearing and even have to throw something aside from petty verbal exchanges. Then, it end up in reconciliation then forgetting then the scenes repeat again as usual it become a form of entertainment. Thus, a home is not complete if their is absence of children visibility and the most importance a home sweet home become sweet when everyone feel excited to go home in a home that is filed with love.

We are very different with our daughters compared to how our mother was with us. One thing we learnt very early was how NOT to bring kids up!

hi paula, Though their is a great age gap between your younger sister it never serves as a hindrance to share the joy of having sibling as both of you could talk about your life as a mother and the way you rear your children to be the best that they could be citing from your childhood upbringing then both could serve the past memories as a guide to gives due attention to your children different from the situation which both of you undergo. It is a good things to consider the type of rearing children in your ways comes up better as you could gives your children lots of love, security and protection which you fail to experience during your childhood. i do wish your family life and your children stay better that they would also know the basic of caring and sympathy is a great attitude to maintain as it creates great personality. thanks

hi nhagen, Well, that once prove again the theory, having sibling is a great joy that your house is always fill with surprises, happy moments, fill with laughter, sharing of responsibilities in terms of household chores, at the same time when you shares the pain they also feel it. Though, their may times one sibling have a quarrel with other person the one to come to rescue where no other than your brother or sister and that is sibling are being able to help each other not just in terms of good times but also in times of bad times. Good for you that having sibling gives more benefit. thanks.

yup, having sibling makes a home full of noisy as the sibling makes a lot of games, fun and teasing each other and exchanging of jokes makes the home lively.

Ya, I could tell you many stories of times I have blamed my siblings for things, but it always comes back to bite you. The other siblings do the same thing, and you get blamed for things you didn't do as well. There were some fights, but the happy moments outweighed the bad!

Well, that is also my observation and based from the actual lives and from your experience itself it clearly understood that having sibling is more of an advantage for me rather than disadvantage. The more sibling the merrier and help is underway every time the other sibling needs immediate attention their were sisters and brothers who would come to the rescue. The more children parents have they are many who would help in the family when they already finish in their course and help in the family financially. The down sides as you already mention it is pretty clear and it is especially notice to the family who live below or within the middle class income family they could be suffering from lack of many things and having children add to the financial constraint but it is not forbidden to have many children as long as the parents could afford to feed and send their children to school, receive appropriate care, love and attention.

hi momtrying, that is an age gap problem but it should not be a hindrance to bring your closeness together as blood is thicker than water and no matter what happen you could rely on him every time you need him as he is to you also. Though, from you mention are true most of the tomes as being only child feel like incomplete despite surrounded by luxury and having sibling bring a lot of benefits as one have to share fun too. thanks.

hi flower21, I do believe so as having sibling brings a lot of joy and absence of it makes a family half empty with no complete happiness. thanks.

hi amyson, I deeply believe to that having sibling make life happy as their are brothers and sisters to lean on in time of worries and troubles. They are also a great help in accomplishing every plan serves as the support system which could be dependable as in times of inspiration they would gladly approve them make a lot of encouragement while in times of desperation, sibling serves as a friend who also shares the pain and agony in which they also feel the same emotion you undergo as for an instances you feel sad and lonely they would be there to lend their shoulder to cry on. They also could motivates you be back to your old self again in cases you feel miserable unable to accept defeat from frustration and depression. They serves as the fort of stones who would protect you as a shield against your enemies and in times of emergency you could call on their names and even they are busy they would comes to rescue you. That are some of the things that are the many benefits on could get if you have sibling. Whereas in the case of only child although he may get all the thing he need may become a bit spoiled which also not good things. Some become bully while other rebel then becomes emotionally disturb as they are longing for a companion to cheer them up that they would not feel lonely. Thus, to be a sole child is not a good things as you have none to talk to or release your emotion as life feel empty. thanks

hi bettydeng, Being a only child is a sad things although the parents could give 100% attention and care, the child need someone to talk to that he would not feel bored, something to lead or something to guide on in case the child is the eldest or the youngest both need companionship. While having many sibling makes the home noisy because of the fun and laughter which also a good signs each children are enjoying each other company and makes a family look complete. thanks

hi rjl, Yup, and only child tend to be lonely and get spoiled most of the times. Some even grow to become bully as they like to attract attention which is very lacking in terms of having their own brother or sister. Their may be benefits for being a only child which you already mention which is very true and with the disadvantages too. Although, having sibling bring a lot of joy it also not practical to have many children for parents as it equate to a lot of expenditures. thanks

hi loyal, It is good to know that you get pretty well with your sibling as blood is thicker than water although their may sibling rivalry the competition only happen at the home. nonetheless they could be resolve then maintain the momentum of gladness as the rivalry is just a sort of fun never been taken out of the context and though their may be occasional temper loosen all comes well with open talk and reconciliation after all no one could come to rescue if you need help than your own concern sibling. thanks

hi aachen, Yeah, it is still under the parents decision to add children if their could afford to feed another child and receive all the good things being send to good schools, feed on time and get all he wants is a good things as long as the child never over do it. It would still sounds fine.

hi antiquelady, I am sorry for your loss those it may be a hard time to accept it still part of life of letting go though she is no longer bodily presence her spirit is alive then have to pray for her soul now and then. I do appreciate my sibling as i also loss my youngest brother i week old baby after he is born from tetanus. Thus, i am left with 1 brother and 2 sister. We both shares and treat each other like friend having open conversation and the same time seeking help. Thus, sibling is very important nonetheless if one have no sibling a list of wonderful friends would be there treat each other closely just like a sibling too.

hi koala penguin, yeah, you got it right! I couldn't disagree more. Having sibling makes a family complete with joy, sharing of fun, love and develop sympathy for each others welfare.While, the absence of sibling makes any child life feel empty with no one to talk to makes anyone feel miserable and lonely. Although, the latter are more true to most child born in rich family. thanks.

hi sender, yeah, that true having other sibling bring joy and complete the essence of the family. Well, sibling rivalry is very common and it could not be avoided but most of the time it end in reconciliation and when the other sibling is down, it is then now the other come to rescue to show them all the support and sympathy. thanks.

hi feodda, Their maybe sibling rivalry which is very natural and every home have encounter such problem which could be resolve with right explanation. I also believe that all people irregardless of ages and genders need a companion and that is the form of sibling as it is hard to live alone as loneliness embrace their would be no one to speak and care of by saying all the hatreds and disappointment which life gives. Thus, to avoid being felt sick, alone and lonely. As much as possible having extra sibling is a good thing as someone would gonna protect you , both shares pain glory and joy and at the same time strong bonding develop. I could say even their is a favoritism it is a normal happening as favoritism happen every where between freinds, co -workers and even in school at all walks of life t could not be avoided. Finally, having sibling is good most of the times their may be down ups but it is a natural ohenomena as arguments exist but after it is resolve good things precedes.

hi triplejazzm, That a good summary of all the a benefit of having other sibling makes any home fill with fun and unending laughter as the house no matter how big or beautiful if their is no children still feel empty especially if their is no children to play around and share with the blessing.

hi bryan, You really right with the way you define sibling rivalry but it would be more good if you make amends with your brother. Though, you both live in one house should bother to try to be more closer and have develop more bonding time. Though, it still not late while your lives is not yet separate. I do hope both of you would learn to realize that having sibling is good and each one of you should learn to reciprocate and compliments each other. Life is sort as it say make the most out of it then have a good conversation with your brother as it look like you have misunderstanding. I do hope all things would be settles between you and your brother. have a great day!