Which Statement Best Describes Sibling Relationships Over the Adulthood Years

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes sibling relationships over the adulthood years?

• A)Sibling rivalry disappears once the children are on their own.
• B)Most siblings share intimate problems frequently across the years.
• C)Siblings often grow emotionally closer from middle age to old age.
• D)Significant life events like the death of a parent can bring close siblings together and push rival siblings apart.

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