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Just as we don't get along with every person on this planet, we're not guaranteed to get along with our siblings either. Toxic sibling relationships do exist and take a serious toll on our lives. If left unaddressed, they erode our self-esteem, our physical and mental health, and even our other relationships.

Sibling estrangement stats. Examining your relationship. Communicate. Plan together. Set boundaries. Letting them go. Takeaway.

It's normal for teenage siblings to fight over all sorts of things. Teenage siblings argue just as much as younger children, but they tend to fight about different things. They might also use different and more grown-up language. Sibling fighting can be stressful for you, but it has a useful purpose.

They're Overly Critical Constructive criticism coming from a place of love is one thing, but toxic siblings will intentionally make you feel bad about yourself."You may often feel as though you can't do anything right because your sibling will 'nitpick' and find 'flaws' in you."

There is nothing in the law that provides an exception for hitting one's sibling. So yes, it is illegal to hit a minor (or an adult) even if they are your sibling. It is best to keep one's hands to oneself. Even if one's sibling is exceedingly annoying.

Although there are no federal, and few state laws, to protect children from sibling abuse, parents and guardians can be reported to CPS for parental neglect if they fail to provide proper supervision for their children. Sibling abuse occurs more often than is reported and can cause serious ongoing psychological damage.

Abuse occurs when one sibling consistently intimidates, terrorizes or controls another. Sibling abuse often occurs in dysfunctional, neglectful or abusive homes when parents fail to set boundaries or discipline abusive children.

Speak Up. Set Boundaries. Change the Opportunities. Don't Normalize Their Behavior. Walk Away. Take the High Road. Counseling. Trust Yourself.