Last Updated on November 25, 2020
4. Demonstrate That He Feels a Lack of Support and Attention
Whenever children see that something gets between them and their parents and takes away the leading role or the limelight, such as jealousy between siblings, they may come to feel hopeless, with mood swings and jealousy. It is important for the parent-child relationship to be supportive and caring in the right dose. There are times when parents are too concerned or protective of their children, and this can affect children’s self-esteem and self-confidence inside or outside the home and in their relationship with others. On the other hand, the rigidity of the most controlling parents is also one of the causes of child jealous, since it makes children feel resentful and envious of others. If your child is deprived of many things or if he has to respect too many inflexible rules, he will start to feel jealous of friends who have everything, for example.
5. Constantly Compares Himself with Brothers or Friends
The signs of child jealousy are when children compare themselves with siblings or friends and start to be jealous of them when they have something (new or used). And that results in tantrums, cries, and all kinds of scandals. Often, they don’t want to have anything and just want to have the pleasure of having what their brothers or friends have received so they don’t feel inferior. How to help children get over jealousy? In that respect, you should never make your child feel worse or better than anyone else. Never make the mistake of comparing your child to her brother or friends, as this will only create a feeling of sickness and competition. This can damage self-esteem, break up good relationships, and have a negative impact on the child’s psychological health. Does He Also Resort to Blackmail? Of Course! All children want the attention of their parents and sometimes go so far as to be blackmailers about it. You don’t remember your son having a possessive behavior and saying something like: “My brother was playing with you, and I wasn’t” or “We only see the cartoons that my brother says he wants to see”, among other statements of the kind. Children use all the tricks at their disposal to get what they want most (in this case, your attention), and you must be attentive and prepared for all situations.
