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No Comparing Between Siblings

Never compare your children — even positive comparison destroys their bond.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Eliminate sibling comparison ("why aren't you tidy like your brother?"), even seemingly neutral ones, since they create lasting rivalry.

Steps

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    Notice one full day: how often did you compare (explicit or implicit)?
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Sibling conflicts drop today — you stopped feeding them.

Evidence base

School: Siblings Without Rivalry — Faber-Mazlish

Founders: Adele Faber · Elaine Mazlish · Judy Dunn (1987)

Faber & Mazlish in "Siblings Without Rivalry" proved comparison — even positive — creates sibling enmity. Judy Dunn (Cambridge) confirmed in a 30-year longitudinal study.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "No Comparing Between Siblings" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced in a group in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "No Comparing Between Siblings"?
Sibling conflicts drop today — you stopped feeding them. In the short term: Within a month, siblings start cooperating not competing for "who's better."
Is "No Comparing Between Siblings" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Siblings Without Rivalry — Faber-Mazlish (Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Judy Dunn (1987)). Faber & Mazlish in "Siblings Without Rivalry" proved comparison — even positive — creates sibling enmity. Judy Dunn (Cambridge) confirmed in a 30-year longitudinal study.
Is "No Comparing Between Siblings" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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