Siblings can play a significant role in child development and family dynamics. Research in child development has documented various effects of sibling relationships on social skills, emotional development, and resilience. Families with multiple children often distribute caregiving responsibilities across household members. Economic constraints mean parents cannot always provide all resources or attention to each child individually, and sibling relationships can help address some of these gaps. The presence of siblings is associated with various developmental outcomes that differ from only-child experiences.

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