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    Teach Your Children To Develop Conflict Resolution Skills by Encouraging Them To Work Out Their Sibling Disputes

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    This document outlines an agreement for positive sibling engagement that encourages children to resolve conflicts on their own. It provides expectations for siblings to take time to cool off, not use hurtful language, work out problems together first before involving parents, and listen to each other. Parents agree to stay out of conflicts unless safety is a concern and model respectful conflict resolution. Consequences are outlined for violating the agreement, such as cleaning chores or allowance deductions, while following it may result in rewards. The agreement is signed by parents and siblings.

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    This document outlines an agreement for positive sibling engagement that encourages children to resolve conflicts on their own. It provides expectations for siblings to take time to cool off, not use hurtful language, work out problems together first before involving parents, and listen to each other. Parents agree to stay out of conflicts unless safety is a concern and model respectful conflict resolution. Consequences are outlined for violating the agreement, such as cleaning chores or allowance deductions, while following it may result in rewards. The agreement is signed by parents and siblings.

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    This document outlines an agreement for positive sibling engagement that encourages children to resolve conflicts on their own. It provides expectations for siblings to take time to cool off, not use hurtful language, work out problems together first before involving parents, and listen to each other. Parents agree to stay out of conflicts unless safety is a concern and model respectful conflict resolution. Consequences are outlined for violating the agreement, such as cleaning chores or allowance deductions, while following it may result in rewards. The agreement is signed by parents and siblings.

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    This document outlines an agreement for positive sibling engagement that encourages children to resolve conflicts on their own. It provides expectations for siblings to take time to cool off, not use hurtful language, work out problems together first before involving parents, and listen to each other. Parents agree to stay out of conflicts unless safety is a concern and model respectful conflict resolution. Consequences are outlined for violating the agreement, such as cleaning chores or allowance deductions, while following it may result in rewards. The agreement is signed by parents and siblings.

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    Positive Sibling

    Engagement Agreement
    Teach your children to develop conflict resolution skills by encouraging them to
    work out their sibling disputes. The following are suggestions to provide some
    structure to their inevitable conflicts.
    SIBLINGS EXPECTATIONS:
    1. I agree to sit and think about my options in handling my arguments with my
    sibling(s) prior to a heated conflict. It doesn’t matter who started the conflict, I
    am just as responsible for engaging in the dispute.
    2. Time Out –I agree to take a time out if a conflict between my sibling and I
    gets heated.
    3. I agree not to use name-calling or disrespectful and hurtful behavior when I
    am angry with my sibling.
    4. I agree to attempt to work out my problem with my sibling first before
    involving my parent(s).
    5. I agree to only ask for parental support if stuck or conflict gets physical.
    6. I agree to listen to my sibling’s perspective. We will take turns hearing the
    other person out and practice “I statements” - I feel _______ when you ______.
    7. I agree to negotiate a resolution with my sibling.
    8. I agree to be willing to bring it up at family meeting if I need help in resolving
    problem or
    need feedback.
    PARENTS EXPECTATIONS:
    1. I agree to stay out of my children’s conflicts to encourage effective conflict
    resolution.
    2. I agree to keep my children safe when an argument breaks out between
    siblings.
    3. I agree to model proper conflict resolution by staying calm and using
    patience, kindness and respect toward my children and spouse.
    CONSEQUENCES:
    Pay back – I am responsible for giving back to my sibling if I hurt or break this
    contract.
    For example: Clean their room, take over a chore, a deduction of my allowance will
    be taken for every violation
    of this agreement, give them % of allowance, etc.
    If I violate this agreement, I will receive the following consequence(s):

    If I follow this agreement, I will receive the following reward(s):

    Parent Signature Over Printed Name: Date

    Sibling #1 Signature Over Printed Name

    Date

    Sibling #2 Signature Over Printed Name

    Date

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