Every week I seem to find a topic that relates to me personally. This weeks topic was definitely the Sibling Relationships section in chapter 15; I have two younger brothers ages 11 and 7. I couldn't imagine not having a close relationship with either of them. I will most likely continue to have a close relationship with my brothers due to the fact that I am 8 and 12 years older than them. Because of such a large age gap there's no hostility, envy, or competition. Although it's sad, I can see how sibling relationships could be rocky, especially when they are close in age. Personally I see my brothers make a competition out of everything, one always has to win and there's no such thing as a "tie." That being said, I don't believe that their competitive relationship will create a hostile one in the future; I think it's just how little boys play.
I thought the section in chapter 15 on friendship was interesting too. I find it amazing that people have friends from school that last throughout life. For instance, my great grandmother and great grandfather both have friends that they have known since they were in high school. I guess it really is true: choose your friends wisely.
I agree my daughters are quite competitive with each other but they are the best of friends and even though its only been 10 years I still have friends from high school that I see on a regular basis.
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