Sibling rivalry and age gaps in families
The piece discusses how siblings clash and how age differences may lessen conflict. It quotes Adam Lindos a college freshman who notes his three year gap with an older sister reduced fighting. The article questions whether differing ages calm rivalry or if it is a common experience across families.
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Adam Lindos
Johnson County Community College
Adam
Sibling Rivalry Across Family Sizes Cited At Lawrence High
A Lawrence High School feature surveys siblings and only children, noting rivals over attention and rules. Adam Linhos laments parental focus on Erin, while Andy Maddrell cites pecking order and discipline differences. Rena Reynolds argues against a childless life, preferring two children in the future. The piece concludes rivalry persists regardless of family size, leaving parents to manage outcomes.
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RaeAnn Scharenberg
Lawrence High School
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Jodie Scharenberg
Hillary Wehmeyer
RaeAnn
Erin
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Andy Maddrell
Andy
Rena Reynolds
LHS
Rena
Dear KidS Day guidance on family and friends relations
A child columnist collection offers advice on sibling bias, teasing, and privacy. It advises recognizing parental attention patterns, avoiding mean friends, involving parents only when necessary, inviting peers to share activities, and securing personal belongings to reduce conflicts.
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Barbie Fashion Designer CD ROM a dress up kit for Barbie
Barbie Fashion Designer and Barbie Storymaker CD ROMs from Mattel Media cater to children aged 5 to 10. The Fashion Designer package costs $45 and includes eight printable outfits with fabric paper, while Storymaker sells for $30 and lets kids build scenes with outfits and sound effects. Adults assist with setup.
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Mattel Media
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