What Happens to the Sibling Relationship as the Siblings Get

question 25

Multiple Choice

What happens to the sibling relationship as the siblings get older?

• A) It improves as the youngest approaches adolescence.
• B) It deteriorates as the youngest approaches adolescence.
• C) Younger siblings generally report their siblings to be more like parental figures.
• D) Age does not affect the nature of the relationship between siblings.

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