Siblings Fighting

[tater03]

How do you control the fighting amongest siblings? My two sons are at the stage where they are constantly fighting. I have tried everything and some days it is just terrible. Is this just a normal phase and will they grow out of it? I don't remember fighting with my brother like this but who knows I could have when I was younger and just don't remember. Any suggestions on how to make them not fight so much and to enjoy each others company?

[mamab]

Tater, I hate to tell you, but you're kids are normal. ) It is a phase, and they will outgrow it. You might have to take Valium until they do, but it will get better. My brothers were 6 years apart, and they still fought. Of course, my sister and I had our share of fights, too. As well as fights with our brothers. LOL

My boys are in the throws of this as well. Sometimes they play so well together. Then my youngest will get a wild hair and haul off and punch his brother. Makes no sense to me. All I know is that they're learning to assert themselves, and I'm not too thrilled about their method of learning. I'm sure they'll outgrow it, though. My brothers never fight now.

[TracyW]

Tater.... I agree with mamab ~ it's normal and a phase they will eventually grow out of. In the mean time, you will have to learn coping methods to keep your sanity. My sister has a 7 year old and a 6 year old. They are each others best friend and worst enemy. The 7 year old, of course rubs it in his lil' brother's face that he's in 1st grade and kindergarten was "so easy" and "I can do that homework in my sleep" and "you are such a baby when you are in kindergarten" ~ my poor sister pulls her hair out too. ~ but it will pass. (((hugs))) ~ Good Luck~