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There are so many feelings in human beings, one of which is jealousy. This jealousy may appear in some cases, such as one of which is the jealousy that arises in a relationship. Jealousy that occurs in a family relationship can arise because of the feeling that the person feels not enough with what he gets compared with what is owned by his brother, such as jealousy of love, attention and even the love of his family. Jealousy is not only felt by adults, it can also be felt by children in families such as brothers. Unresolved jealousy in young children is feared this will have an impact as they grow older. if not resolved, a deeper feeling will extend to the larger family and society. Jealousy is certainly not a good feeling, when a person feels jealous within himself, then the possibility of losing something we feel is ours because it is taken by others will be even greater. In the end this feeling will continue to haunt us to be able to get and achieve what we should feel to be ours. In addition, from the emergence of jealousy in a person, then the person is likely to have feelings of suspicion on every thing, especially people they suspect. Well, when this happens to children in the household, especially brothers, it is not impossible that the quarrel in the household will continue to occur. For this reason, it takes the role of parents to be able to mediate in disagreement of their children. Well, this time there are some tips how to overcome the Jealousy between siblings in the household. But before we explore more deeply what is the cause of jealousy in families, especially on siblings?

#### ***Causes of Jealousy in the Family***

Jealousy arising from a person certainly does not appear suddenly and without reason, there is always something behind the person to feel jealousy, as well as what happened to the brother and sister. Generally, feelings of jealousy in siblings are often triggered by parents as role models in the family, feel dissatisfied with what they already have, the lack of pride in the condition at that time and so forth.

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Well, if this jealousy is felt in children and then the same thing is never resolved, then this feeling will carry over to the adult child and the thing that is most feared in this case is that feeling will be passed on to the next generation. When this happens, then what ultimately happens is a family dispute that will never end. In addition, feelings of jealousy can also be triggered because of feelings of rights that are violated. This jealousy usually involves a sense of belonging and a person who feels his or her rights are being violated or not given will feel a great jealousy to those who are considered to take or seize his or her rights. Jealous feelings that arise in siblings can also be caused by an element in a child's life. In this case there is a parent who gives something secretly to one of the children so that other children do not know it. This parental behavior may be reasonable, but when one child knows, then of course there will be great jealousy. Well, feelings of jealousy can apparently be triggered by some of the above. If the feelings of jealousy are felt by someone then there will be an impact that will happen, like what are the effects? We see below.

#### ***The Impact and Reactions of Jealousy in the Family***

- Breakup of kinship. - Suspicious feelings. Brothers who are jealous of each other will tend to create a new feeling in him that is a suspicious feeling. - Trigger anger with each other. The feelings of jealousy that are felt by siblings will trigger a feeling of annoyance and anger that explode, so no wonder if the fight will be possible. - Negative thinking and lying. The jealousy felt in the brothers will make them think bad and lies will not be avoided.

### **So, how to overcome feelings of jealousy in siblings in the family?**

### **1. Build Confidence**

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Jealousy is the result of disbelief in the abilities of the child. Sometimes these feelings are buried deep in the hearts of children and the fear that they will be abandoned, or make the feelings of parental love they can no longer get. This is because children feel they are not good enough for their parents unlike the treatment of a parent in one of their siblings. For that reason, as a good parent, to avoid jealousy in children is to build self-confidence in children. Give them the impression that your affection will be given the same. No beloved child and exiled child, all the same. In addition, stop comparing your child to avoid confidence in children being extinguished. ### **2. Recognizing Jealousy from Big Brother**

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Brother's jealousy towards the presence of younger siblings and new family in a family can be seen with the different of the older siblings behavior from the younger brother. Do not let the jealousy overkill and make the attitude and behavior of old brothers against young brothers can be quite dangerous. Give the right understanding that for now the younger brother needs more attention because it is still small. Explain that mother's and dad's affections do not diminish to older siblings, only this time the younger brother needs them more. This is a part of Education For Children. ### **3. Involve The Big Brother When Doing Activity With Younger** When the younger would be bathed, ask the older to prepare for the younger's bathroom. This will give a positive influence that the older brother is still needed by parents to help their siblings' daily activities. When necessary when bathing sisters and olders can play briefly in the tub when the baby bathing activities take place. So that will slowly foster a strong brotherhood in both.

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Invite them to play together with their parents at certain times when the father and mother are not working and have time to play with the whole family. When playing together show affection and attention to the older brother as well, take the time to spend time for the older brother, so he still feel getting our attention and affection as his parents. ### **4. Build Confidence in Any Family Status in the Family** Often the old brother feels jealous because of the love that the mother gives more tend to be given to the younger brother. This is what ultimately makes the older annoyed bearing his status in the family. It is not impossible to make them regret having a young brother.

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For that, make them proud of whatever their status in the family. As in this case, make the older understand that his status is an important role. Great responsibilities are on their shoulders and make them have an important role to protect and protect their younger siblings. Building self-confidence in children is a good way to overcome jealousy in children. Because jealousy generally arises because children often feel they are not enough. For that, some of the above ways are expected to add knowledge and insight and facilitate the mother overcome jealousy on the little guy.

References: https://bidanku.com/ciptakan-keluarga-lebih-rukun-berikut-cara-mengatasi-rasa-cemburu-kakak-beradik http://askep-net.blogspot.co.id/2013/11/cara-tips-atasi-cemburu-kakak-terhadap.html