And a bit more on bullying...

As a child psychologist, I often work with children who have been the victims of some sort of bullying.  Most of the time, the bullying occurs at school, or in an after-school program. Sometimes, however, bullying also occurs at home. When working with children who have been bullied by their own siblings, I have found that these experiences can range from mild to severe, depending on family dynamics, parenting, and whether or not the children who are doing the bullying are suffering from their own mental health issues. In offering some insight and support on this issue, I'd like to direct you to a recent article I came across while researching this often disregarded topic. Sibling Bullying Dr. S