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sibling

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Also known as siblings, brothers, sisters, brother and sister, sister and brother, child of parent, brother or sister, sister or brother

A sibling is a relative that shares at least one parent with the other person. A male sibling is a brother, and a female sibling is a sister. A person with no siblings is an only child.

AI overview

A sibling is a brother or sister—someone who shares at least one parent with you. Siblings matter because they are often among the first and longest relationships people have, shaping childhood experiences and family dynamics.

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Encyclopedic overview

30 sections
Contents
  • Definitions
  • Consanguinity and genetics
  • Percentage distribution
  • Birth order
  • History
  • Galton
  • Adler
  • Contemporary findings
  • Contemporary explanations for IQ findings
  • Resource dilution model
  • Confluence model
  • Regressive behavior at birth
  • Rivalry
  • Relationships
  • Jealousy
  • Newborn
  • Parental effect
  • Implicit theories
  • Different ages
  • Conflict
  • Warmth
  • Negative effects of conflict
  • Parental management techniques of conflict
  • Long-term effects of presence
  • Gender roles among children and parents
  • Westermarck effect
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

A sibling is a relative that shares at least one parent with the other person. A male sibling is a brother, and a female sibling is a sister. A person with no siblings is an only child.

thumb|A sister (female sibling) carrying her [[brother (male sibling).]]

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