Science says having a sister helps you become a better person
You fight, you argue, then you make up, and share secrets — these are just some of the usual scenarios you would be quite familiar with if you have a sister. No matter how annoying growing up with a sister can be, science gave its verdict: having a sister can help make you a better person. In a study conducted in 2010 at Brigham Young University and published on Journal of Family Psychology, it was discovered that having a sister can greatly improve a child’s mental and emotional health. The Brigham Young University study involved the assessment of 395 families with multiple siblings, one of which is aged between 10 to 14 years old. It appears that regardless of the bickering, there can still be positive results when you have a sister. One of the authors of the research, Alex Jensen, stressed that “Even sibling conflict, if it is minor, can promote healthy development.” ↚ According to the study, here are the benefits of having a sister in your life: 1. Having a sister can help you have...