My elder one is always bullying his sister, how can I improve the situation?

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Sibling rivalry is not to be shrugged off for a petty fight between your kids. It could lead to serious repercussions. In fact, a new study from the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center, has found that sibling bullying has possible negative impacts for both the victim and bully. In such a scenario, parents can adopt the following ways: - Teach your child conflict skills. They must be told what happens to the victim when he/she is bullied. Similarly they must be taught what happens to the bully when he/she bullies somebody. - As your child gets older, you can teach them how to walk away from conflict and compromise. You must be firm but kind. - Assuming that this 'situation' would one day get resolved on its own is not reasonable. You must act and interfere in the fight and resolve the underlying problem that is creating the elder sibling to bully the younger child.

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