Comment la pandémie a-t-elle façonné les relations fraternelles ?
The stresses of isolation probably improved some sibling relationships, while negatively impacting others
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My younger sister and I spent a lot of time together growing up, and she was my closest companion during my early years. That said, few things could get me as profoundly enraged as she could – perhaps some of you can relate! As time passed, we spent less time together and more time with our peers. Life happened, and we grew up.
« Les frères et sœurs peuvent s’influencer mutuellement de manière positive. »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children spent less time with their peers and more time in isolation, often alongside siblings. Looking back, I wonder how my relationship with my sister would have been affected if we had been in a similar situation, spending even more of our formative years together.
Pourquoi les relations fraternelles sont-elles importantes ?
Les relations fraternelles comptent parmi les plus longues que beaucoup d'entre nous connaîtront. Les frères et sœurs se disputent souvent l'attention et les ressources de leurs parents (la télécommande et le dernier biscuit, dans mon cas). peut présenter des avantages to being an only child, having a sibling offers benefits as well: Siblings can influence each other’s development in positive ways – for example, encouraging the development of social skills through interaction, observation, and imitation. Having a sibling can help children learn that others have their own emotions, intentions, and beliefsCeci, à son tour, favorise le développement de relations positives and self-esteem later on.
Les relations fraternelles pendant la pandémie
Les relations entre frères et sœurs peuvent être une facteur de protection during stressful life experiences, helping to shield children from sadness and loneliness. Some relationships may have improved during the pandemic, as siblings were able se tourner vers chacun d’autres for support that was perhaps lacking from parents or friends. Particularly for girls, interaction with siblings and mutual acceptance seem to have increased; why this holds true for girls more than for boys remains unclear. Spending time together in isolation may have brought siblings closer together, as they have shared not only activities, but also their feelings. Indeed, a étude récente Une étude a révélé que les enfants ayant des frères et sœurs ont souffert moins de dépression et d'anxiété pendant la pandémie que les enfants sans frères et sœurs.
« Les relations entre frères et sœurs peuvent être une facteur de protection during stressful life experiences, helping to shield children from sadness and loneliness.”
La pandémie a été extrêmement stressante pour de nombreuses familles, et le stress familial peut accroître la probabilité de sibling violence. There is some evidence that both physical and emotional abuse by a brother or sister increased while families were isoler à la maison. C'est préoccupant, car les conflits entre frères et sœurs peuvent avoir des conséquences à vie. Être victime d'intimidation de la part d'un frère ou d'une sœur a été linked to depression and self-harm à l'âge adulte.
Can parents improve sibling relationships?
Les styles parentaux peuvent influencer Relations fraternelles. D'après les travaux de la psychologue Diana Baumrind, on distingue trois types de Styles parentauxL'éducation parentale démocratique se caractérise par la chaleur et la compréhension, tout en assurant un encadrement. L'éducation parentale autoritaire, quant à elle, se distingue par un comportement plus contrôlant et un manque de chaleur. L'éducation parentale permissive, enfin, implique une faible supervision des enfants. Certains chercheurs distinguent un quatrième style : l'éducation parentale négligente, où les parents sont relativement peu impliqués auprès de leurs enfants.
Une étude has shown that both authoritative and permissive parents tend to have children who are supportive of each other, while this is less true of authoritarian and neglectful parents. It is generally believed that authoritative parenting is the style parental le plus bénéfique for a developing child out of those based on Diana Baumrind’s work.
“By helping siblings to communicate with one another, parents can promote the development of social skills.”
Si un enfant est victime d'intimidation de la part d'un frère ou d'une sœur, coaching techniques can help parents Il est important de gérer la situation de manière constructive. Par exemple, les parents peuvent faciliter la communication entre les enfants et les impliquer dans la résolution des conflits. En aidant les frères et sœurs à communiquer, ils peuvent favoriser le développement de leurs compétences sociales et atténuer l'impact d'événements stressants comme la pandémie.
I like to think that my relationship with my sister would have been one of mutual support and trust, had we been children during the pandemic. However, sibling relationships are complicated, as siblings can simultaneously be role models, confidants, and adversaries. I believe more research is needed to shed light on one of the earliest, most lasting, and most impactful connections a child can have. By learning more about how to nurture supportive connections and communications between siblings, we may be able to help set children on a positive path throughout their development and particularly in times of crisis.
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