Have you got any brothers or sisters? How do you get on with them? What do you have in common? Have you ever felt jealous or envious? Do you compete with one another?
If you have answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you suffer from 'sibling rivalry'. This rivalry may be positive, in the sense that you may have a bit of healthy competition and stay friends with your brother or sister. But sometimes, sibling relationships are difficult.
The short film you're about to see illustrates what I'm talking about. It's a semi-real, semi animated film, which tells the story of a teenage girl and her relationship with her brother. You will find the exercises we used to practice in class below.
(source: British Council)
In the following video clip, parenting expert and show host, Bill Corbett, interviews outlines tips on handling sibling rivalry.
Answer the following questions:
- What tips does he give to handle sibling rivalry? Can you give details about each one.
Do you know any siblings that are also rivals? Here you have some notorious examples, that are mentioned in our textbook (just in case you want to find out something more about them and what their relationship was like):
- Rudi & Adi Dassler: the brothers who revolutionized sportswear.
- Joan Fontaine & Olivia de Havilland: Eternal enemies.
- Noel & Liam Gallagher: Life beyond 'Oasis'
- Venus & Serena Williams: Friends in life, rivals at court.
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