Positive Effects of Having a Sibling

Introduction

Introduction: Most people understand the struggle of growing up with other siblings, but it can also have a good impact as well. Having another sibling gives thoughts of a sorrowful childhood, but can also bring happiness to one's life. Studies show that when someone grows up with another sibling it can help with the way one acts or perceives the world. Establishing a warm and conclusive relationship with one another can make it feel like a lifetime together. Thesis statement: Growing up with other siblings can have a positive effect on each other, such as advanced conservation skills, teamwork, and companionship.

Body

Topic sentence: When having a sibling, it can help with advancing your conversation skills while speaking with others. The way one speaks with an older sibling for instance can help the younger sibling with improving their grammar. Evidence & citing: Siblings have their own way of speaking to each other in their secret communicating language. Commentary: This is usually described as teasing one another, conflict resolution skills, and through emotional and mental language during a conversation one on one. Due to the younger sibling imitating the other sibling it shows that they get along quicker with the fact of acting the same way regardless of the age difference. Evidence & citing: Research shows that having an older sister is more likely to engage further in communication wise and caretaking of the younger siblings, as having an older brother would most likely be more active in socially speaking and outgoing. The way they communicate with each other can help them have a better understanding of working together.

Topic sentence: A higher communication level can improve the teamwork between siblings who usually don’t get along quite well. Evidence & citing: Like said in an article,”games can develop cooperation between siblings. This requires more time, but it pays off in countless benefits for the children,”(Yeaman) it helps explain the way they develop through each other. Commentary: They can help with doing chores which also gives time to talk and have fun with one another. Completing a certain task can be boring to do alone, so it’s nice to have a sibling to tag along for company and maybe even help. Evidence & citing: Speaking with one another on a daily basis can help improve the knowledge behind how well one knows the other. Commentary: There may be an age difference between two siblings that may cause rivalry, but there are also positive effects such as teaching, helping, and verbal interactions. With that in mind, it can also give time for bonding between two siblings that aren’t as compatible.

Topic sentence: Bonding can help improve the way others act around oneself, if there is a strong connection where secrets can be told whenever then that’s a plus to have a sibling. Evidence & citing: Furthermore, growing up with a sibling is like having a best friend who’s always there most of the time whenever you need someone to talk with other than just parents. Commentary: It’s filled with secrets only both will know and sharing unforgettable memories that only each other will know and laugh about later on. Evidence & citing: Managing a sibling comes with differentiating conflicts that can be resolved through fair resolutions and vital strategies. Commentary: Having a younger sibling most likely tends to follow with imitating the way one acts becoming a learner in other words. The stronger the connection is present the more it helps with the development of one another in the way of thinking and approaching new things.

Conclusion

Conclusion paragraph: To conclude, even though having another sibling around can be annoying at times and a struggle it has many positive effects. There’s not really a control or power over the way they act and may speak but here and there, it's nice to have somewhere around to hangout and enjoy their childhood with. Relationships between two siblings as young children can help with learning more about the real world not alone, but together. It helps them improve the way they interact with others and engaging with how they respond to different situations. Learning off of siblings can come with many disagreements that can be worked out, bringing positive and negative emotions. A siblings’ relationship is a bond that can’t be broken because of how strong the connection is present. No matter how bothersome siblings can be, they’ll always be around as a helping hand or just someone to talk to.

Works Cited

• “Peer Relations: Sibling Relations and Their Impact on Children's Development.” Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development, www.child-encyclopedia.com/peer-relations/according-experts/sibling-relations-and-their-impact-childrens-development.
• Yeaman, John F. “Sibling Rivalry and Team Work.” Siblings Can Do Team Work, www.yeapeople.com/Par/Parfac/Team-par.html.