Include in the training provided to prospective adoptive parents information about
the importance of siblings relationships to the adopted child and counseling on methods for maintaining sibling relationships.
States and courts have begun to recognize
the importance of the sibling relationship — not only biological siblings, but also «psychological» siblings.
Not exact matches
Three primary considerations under the best interests
of the child test that the courts often consider are preserving the status quo in the interests
of maintaining some stability for the child, whether one parent acted as the primary caregiver during the
relationship, and the
importance of keeping
siblings together when considering future housing arrangements.
Do therapists know the
importance of discussing
sibling relationships with clients?
Despite the general belief that
sibling relationships are unique in duration across the lifespan and the demonstrated
importance of these
relationships in childhood, to date, no studies have specifically explored
sibling attachment in adulthood.
The association
of parent — child
relationship quality with life satisfaction is found to be stronger among adolescents who were either victims
of sibling bullying or
of friend bullying, highlighting the protective
importance of parent — child
relationship quality.
It draws attention to the nature and significance
of sibling relationships which are usually
of lifelong
importance in terms
of both identity and support.