Sibling abuse

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Sibling abuse is the physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse of one sibling by another. It is estimated that as many as three in 100 children are dangerously abusive towards a sibling. Such numbers would make sibling abuse more common than child abuse by parents or spousal abuse. [1]

Sibling abuse has only recently become the subject of serious study and concern.[citation needed] "Sibling rivalry" and aggressive behavior among siblings is so common that abusive situations usually go unnoticed or are excused. [2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ University of Michigan Health System: Sibling abuse
  2. ^ Time Magazine: Reluctant Referees


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