Ask AI: How does sibling interaction affect social and emotional development and secure attachment

? Sibling interaction can have a significant impact on social and emotional development, as well as secure attachment. Through their relationships with their siblings, children can learn how to manage emotions, take turns and negotiate differences, as well as build self-confidence and develop empathy. Siblings provide a safe space to practice these skills, since they are often trusted and known family members. Secure attachment, which is a feeling of safety and trust that a child forms with their caregiver(s), can also be strengthened through positive sibling interactions. Through their interactions, siblings help the child develop a secure base and provide a source of support and comfort during moments of distress or unpredictability.