How One Kid’s Shocking Move Ruined Family Vacations Forever—And Sparked a Massive Mom Meltdown
Quality time with nieces and nephews is important
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But after a weekend getaway together, this woman said she will not be taking her sister’s kid on any more outings
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In close-knit families, aunts and uncles tend to play a rather significant role
How close or distant one is with their aunts and uncles—or any other relative, for that matter—depends on numerous factors. However, one that plays a rather significant role is the relationship between the aunts and uncles and their siblings.
Studies suggest that when adult siblings have a close relationship, they are more likely to have a close relationship with each other’s children, too. And it’s not difficult to see why: when a parent has a good relationship with their sibling(s), they set a good example for forming and maintaining family connections. In addition to that, a close sibling bond often also means the family spending time together, which is a key element in most relationships.
Writing for Psychology Today, Professor Emeritus of Family Relations at the University of Maine and author of The Forgotten Kin: Aunts and Uncles, Dr. Robert Milardo noted that the relationship between adults and their siblings’ children changes and adapts, depending on the children’s age and the needs of their parents. During infancy and early childhood, for instance, they might help out more by providing child care, while during the adolescent years, they can ease or mediate conflicts between the youngsters and their parents, provide much-needed support, or serve as “testing grounds for the identity development” of their nieces and nephews.
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