Troubles with Twins or Triplets

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin? Are you a twin and wonder why everyone thinks it's so special? It's fascinating to think about multiple births. There are many unique and wonderful aspects to being a twin or triplet

Just like other brothers and sisters, twins and triplets don't always get along. When brothers and sisters fight, it's sometimes called sibling rivalry. This is common among twins and triplets, too. In fact, being the exact same age as your sibling might make competition between you two (or three or more!) even more intense. You might have the same friends, teachers, and coaches who don't think of you as individuals.

It can be really frustrating when people constantly compare you to or always associate you with your sibling. If you are having trouble dealing with these feelings, talk to your parent or another trusted adult about it. Together, you can come up with a way to solve the problem, like maybe painting the half of the room you share a different color, getting a new haircut, or trying a new after-school activity.