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Why did the author prefer having a brother when they were younger?

  • Because they believed parents with one child would provide more attention and love. (correct)
  • Because they thought parents with one child were happier.
  • Because they thought siblings resolved conflicts better.
  • Because they wanted a sibling to share memories with.
  • What was the author's relationship with their older brother Thomas like when they were younger?

  • Thomas always won any fights they had. (correct)
  • Thomas was much smaller than the author.
  • Their parents always sided with the author.
  • They always got along well.
  • How did the author's parents handle arguments between the author and their brother?

  • They separated the author and Thomas whenever they fought.
  • They encouraged the author and Thomas to resolve arguments themselves. (correct)
  • They always sided with the author.
  • They would punish Thomas for any fights.
  • Why does the author mention that siblings start valuing each other more as they get older?

    <p>To highlight that sibling relationships improve over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'no one else is very interested in our past' suggest?

    <p>That the past between the author and their brother is insignificant to outsiders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the siblings share a special bond according to the text?

    <p>Because they have a history that goes back a long way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sibling Relationships

    • The author preferred having a brother when they were younger because they had a close bond.
    • The author's relationship with their older brother Thomas was close and loving when they were younger.

    Parental Intervention

    • The author's parents handled arguments between the author and their brother by letting them resolve their own conflicts.

    Changing Perspectives

    • As siblings get older, they start valuing each other more because they realize that their shared childhood experiences are unique and special.

    Significance of Shared Past

    • The phrase 'no one else is very interested in our past' suggests that siblings share a unique bond because they have a shared history that only they understand and appreciate.

    Sibling Bond

    • Siblings share a special bond because they have a shared past and unique experiences that only they can relate to.

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    Test your knowledge on family dynamics and relationships by completing this quiz based on a newspaper article discussing the correlation between happiness and being an only child.

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