The role of siblings (兄弟姐妹)

It’s common knowledge that the family a child grows up in has a huge influence on the child’s attitudes, beliefs and mental health. People usually think that the child’s parents are responsible for this influence, but relationships with brothers and sisters are just as important. Siblings provide children with a unique opportunity to practice interacting with their peers, rather than authority figures. Although friendships can have similar effects, relationships with siblings offer some unique advantages.

During childhood, siblings see each other every day and spend more time with each other than with anyone else, sharing experiences that last all their lives. Siblings are also forced to persevere in their relationships with each other even if they have a falling out. This forces children to practice conflict resolution skills since they cannot leave the familial relationship, as they could with a friend. But a sibling relationship also offers a safe place to discuss difficult topics without fear of abandonment. Moreover, older siblings often teach their younger brothers and sisters about life. They can convey useful skills and advice, but they can also set bad examples, leading their younger siblings to do things that are wrong or foolish.

Once children grow up, they do not see their siblings as often as before since they usually no longer live together. Maintaining sibling relationships now takes work, and if siblings do not get along, they can avoid each other. But many sibling relationships improve in young adulthood as the siblings mature. Sometimes the distance helps siblings enjoy each other’s company when they do meet.

Relationships between siblings vary depending on the ages and personalities of the children involved. Even the best sibling relationships involve some disagreements, but a strong relationship can survive such conflicts. Considering the role of siblings throughout our lives, it’s critical to take the time to cultivate positive relationships with siblings.

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Growing up with siblings promotes the ability to get along with peers. Siblings shape each other. In childhood, they share life under the same safe roof, acquiring conflict-handling skills together, with older siblings often guiding. Adult siblings meet less, but relationships often improve. Sibling relationships are diverse, and it’s important to develop a positive one.

这是一篇说明文。和兄弟姐妹一起长大可以提高与同龄人相处的能力。兄弟姐妹互相影响。在童年时期，他们在同一个安全的屋檐下生活，一起学习处理冲突的技能，通常由哥哥姐姐指导。成年兄弟姐妹见面较少，但关系往往会改善。兄弟姐妹的关系是多种多样的，发展积极的关系很重要。

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1. 要点摘录

①Siblings provide children with a unique opportunity to practice interacting with their peers, rather than authority figures.

②During childhood, siblings see each other every day and spend more time with each other than with anyone else, sharing experiences that last all their lives.

③Siblings are also forced to persevere in their relationships with each other even if they have a falling out. This forces children to practice conflict resolution skills since they cannot leave the familial relationship, as they could with a friend. But a sibling relationship also offers a safe place to discuss difficult topics without fear of abandonment. Moreover, older siblings often teach their younger brothers and sisters about life. They can convey useful skills and advice, but they can also set bad examples, leading their younger siblings to do things that are wrong or foolish.

④Once children grow up, they do not see their siblings as often as before since they usually no longer live together. Maintaining sibling relationships now takes work, and if siblings do not get along, they can avoid each other. But many sibling relationships improve in young adulthood as the siblings mature.

⑤Relationships between siblings vary depending on the ages and personalities of the children involved

⑥Considering the role of siblings throughout our lives, it’s critical to take the time to cultivate positive relationships with siblings.

2. 缜密构思 将第1个要点进行总说，将第2、3、4要点进行分说，5、6进行总结

3. 遣词造句

Growing up with siblings promotes the ability to get along with peers.

Siblings shape each other.

In childhood, they share life under the same safe roof, acquiring conflict-handling skills together, with older siblings often guiding.

Adult siblings meet less, but relationships often improve. Sibling relationships are diverse, and it’s important to develop a positive one.

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(高分句型1) “In childhood, they share life under the same safe roof, acquiring conflict-handling skills together, with older siblings often guiding.” (运用了现在分词作状语。)

(高分句型2) “Sibling relationships are diverse, and it’s important to develop a positive one.” (运用了it作形式主语，不定式作真正主语。)