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The sibling relationship as a context for the development of social understanding

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2004

Nina Howe*
Affiliation:
Department of Education, Concordia University, Montreal, QuebecH3G 1M8, Canada

Abstract:

Carpendale & Lewis (C&L) provide a convincing argument for how children construct social understanding through social interaction. Certainly mothers are important in family interaction; however, sibling interaction may also be key in the process of developing social understanding. In particular, the highly affective and reciprocal dynamics of the sibling relationship in both positive and conflictual interaction may be critical.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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