quarrelling children

Saudi Arabia
September 18, 2011 5:30am CST
I have two boys and most times they are quarelling. I feel like i am a bad parent because a lot of times i dont know who to blame so i just leave them alone or if they drive me really nut then i shout at both of them. Please help
2 responses
@GemmaR (8517)
18 Sep 11
One of the heartbreaking things about being a parent is seeing your children fight, but you just have to remember that it is a normal part of family life growing up for the two of them. Particularly boys, as I am aware that they can be a lot more aggressive than girls might be. You have to remember the relationship that you probably had with your siblings when you were younger, and you will probably remember that you weren't affected it in the long term from back then. Your children will be building their characters from fighting, and this is nothing more than a healthy part of a child's life.
• Saudi Arabia
18 Sep 11
I honestly hope so because its really so frustrating. And yes i guess we (or I) forget how we were while young. thanks for the encouragement.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
18 Sep 11
You should treat each boy the same and give reward for the slightest bit of good that one does. You could give a marble and when the child fills the jar with 20 he gets something special like a trip to the play park. You could have no TV or go to bed early for very bad behavior when you son has had a few times out in a day. I use time out after a warning and reward for good behavior. I think share books and games with them and teach them to get on well together.
• Saudi Arabia
18 Sep 11
Thanks so much for your response but one of my problems is their age . first one is five years while the other is just 1 year 10months. Should i just then face the older one?