Managing Sisters

Growing up with a sister can be difficult at times however, more often than not, brothers tend to have an unspoken need to look after their sister no matter what, regardless of their age or age difference. And we just love this fact!

When it comes to their relationship with their sister, for many men blood really is thicker than water.

While brothers may not necessarily go out of their way to defend their sister’s honour or fight their battles, they will not make it easy for negative influences to feel welcome in their family and rightly so! Boys are raised generally as protectors of the family and as boyfriends come and go – the brother is always there for support – even if it is not voiced or acknowledged. Sisters may even feel the need to have their brothers meet their soon to be boyfriend or partner in order to make sure that he meets her brother’s approval.

Of course much of this close bond is created as the siblings are growing up and has everything to do with the family lifestyle and the time the siblings spent together as children. Fostering a close and supportive relationship between brothers and sister, pointing out that they are first and foremost friends, will carry on well into their adulthood.

If you speak to siblings of any age they will be only too quick to point out what they dislike about their brother or sister. As kids, it isn't the done thing to look as though you really like your siblings.

SO, don't worry if your boys squabble with their sisters. They will be there to support them even when you're not. Remember that for them, it's ok to pick on their sister but nobody else is allowed to do it!