Sibling rivalry is so typical that most people tend to think of it as a regular part of life. If normal means what happens the most, perhaps sibling rivalry like thinking "I hate my sister" or "I hate my brother" is normal. However, another characteristic of normal could be whatever improves overall mental health. So many people have given up on doing something about sibling rivalry and instead have developed a long list of reasons why it could be good, overall. What do most people think? Has sibling rivalry improved their lives? Prior to answering that question people may want to consider what sibling rivalry is and how it affects people, as children and later when they become adults.

 

Guest on the line: Dr Mpumelelo Ncube -HoD & Senior Lecturer Dept. of Social Work University of the Free State