[HPFGU-OTChatter] Sibling rivalry

[SnapesSlytherin at aol.com]

You didn't mention how old your children are.  Since I'm still techincally a child myself (high school is almost over!), I can kinda give you an idea from the child POV.  
Are your children in different activities?  I know my sister and I fight constantly because she's a jock and I'm a band fag (my words, not hers).  She always puts down band/drama guild/choir and I put down softball/volleyball/basketball.  There's really no way to stop that.  
Do you make one child go to the other's activies?  My sister is bitter because she always has to go to band concerts, and I've never been to any of her games.  
Do you favor one child (subconsiously)?  My parents let my sister get away with so much, and I fight with her about it.  Do you let them do things at the same age?  I always resented my brother and sister because they go to see R rated movies *way* before I was allowed (my sister was in 3rd grade when she saw Scream and my mother didn't let me when I was in 5th) and they get to stay up as late as I am and I'm older. 
The last thing I have to add is something you probably don't want: Do your children just hate eachother?  I know, I know -- it's horrible to hate your family.  But I have to say that I honestly hate my sister.  You don't get to choose who you're related to.  They might just not get along.  I know you want them to, but sometimes it's impossible.  My sister and I can only be in the same room if we're discussing HP stuff.  If it's anything else, forget about it.  She's calling me a stupid whore and I'm telling her she's a slut who needs to put on some clothes.

Hope I could help a little.
Oryomai
...my poor parents...