Culture.
Of course the analysis of Older-Younger sibling relationships cannot overlook the importance of parenting. Yet, parenting is not as straightforward as one would imagine. Research has shown tremendous cultural differences in the ways in which adults choose to parent their children's upbringing.
Western culture is known to encompass "Authoritative" parenting style. This approach allows for an open outlet between parent-child communication. The child's opinion and personal expression are taken into considerations. On the other hand, Eastern culture is deemed "Authoritarian." From this, rules and harsh discipline are derived.
Upbringing significantly affects the later autonomy of an adolescent. Lack of shaping independent thought leads to the dependent and vulnerable child...which leads to the dependent and vulnerable adult. For this reason, upbringing greatly affects personality development, which, in turn, influences sibling interaction.
Western culture is known to encompass "Authoritative" parenting style. This approach allows for an open outlet between parent-child communication. The child's opinion and personal expression are taken into considerations. On the other hand, Eastern culture is deemed "Authoritarian." From this, rules and harsh discipline are derived.
Upbringing significantly affects the later autonomy of an adolescent. Lack of shaping independent thought leads to the dependent and vulnerable child...which leads to the dependent and vulnerable adult. For this reason, upbringing greatly affects personality development, which, in turn, influences sibling interaction.