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The reasons why siblings behave unacceptably and fight between themselves can be grouped as follows:

* Favouritism: a child feels a sibling (or siblings) receives more time and attention or is disciplined less, and is therefore loved more by the parents.

* Jealousy: a child is jealous of a new arrival – baby or stepbrother/sister.

* Physical factors: children who are bored, hungry or tired are more likely to become fractious and fight.

* Resentment: a child feels worthless when their achievements are compared to those of a sibling.

* Discipline: in families where there is little routine, poor boundaries and control, children are more likely to bicker and fight.

* Attention: siblings who are not given enough attention, either together or individually, are more likely to resort to bad behaviour to gain attention.

* Example: if parents argue and fight, the children will too.

* Unfair responsibility: if an older child is asked to take on too much responsibility for parenting younger children, resentment can build up.