Conflict over games at home is common among siblings, but when the debate is so intense that family members are comfortable, it suggests that competition between them has reached extreme levels.

While teaching children how to participate sometimes seems daunting, creative play and activities that promote relationship building can keep siblings in harmony, aiming to foster team spirit, cooperation, teamwork and fun that comes from fair participation.

If children are not taught the value of participation, it will make them resent, deceive and even dominate by their other brothers, says José Roldan Prieto, in a report published in the Spanish magazine Bequia Padres.

Create a family play routine that helps each one know what others hate and love

Creative ways to improve relationships
The best way to alleviate the negative competition between the brothers is to promote a family culture that promotes friendly play. For their part, child friends tend to play together and spend time together, as they are less likely to face problems among themselves.

Therefore, it not only encourages the creation of a routine between family members and children to play together, but also helps family members know what others hate, what they love and their tastes. It would be best to create games that involve the whole family, such as a treasure hunt game or board games shared by the whole family.

Place restrictions between brothers
Conflicts between brothers often arise from the need to achieve the privacy and independence of each child, and it is important that parents set clear boundaries to avoid encouraging negative rivalry between siblings, as this helps to strengthen relationships and promote respect between siblings.

Parents should set clear boundaries to avoid encouraging negative fratricidal competition

Allocate a personal space for the child
Allocating a child's personal space is critical, especially if he is about to enter adolescence. In this case, an appropriate atmosphere should be provided and clear guidance should be provided on the sharing of his private property with his brothers.

Mediate when conflict breaks out
Siblings should be mediated when conflicts arise that they cannot resolve themselves, and talking to children can make it easier for them to understand each other. Furthermore, parents should recognize each child's feelings while emphasizing that the family must respect the needs of the other.

Participation and the fight against selfishness
Learning to engage and fight selfishness begins in childhood, so if parents can address it directly, they will provide their children with the tools they need for the rest of their lives.

In general, encouraging children to use their imagination during play helps to improve the bonds between siblings and to form a bond of friendship between them.

Gameplay improves siblings and enhances friendship

Children practice different roles
Children should be given the opportunity to play different roles so that the “authoritarian child” becomes accustomed to the role of the non-authoritarian child, and the “passive child” is used to be more assertive.

Family games improve relationships
Family games help improve communication between siblings and enhance their patience when waiting for their role in the game. Games are an excellent choice for children to improve their personal relationships, and in this way their emotional bonds become stronger and lasting. Hence, games are the best way to unite a family.