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I’m the older sister in my family, and growing up with a younger brother, I always felt the weight of setting a good example. And I tried my best, I really did, but he was a pro at pushing my buttons. Naturally, this led to some ridiculous arguments—we’d fight over the last cookie and the TV remote like it was a matter of life and death.

At Bored Panda, we were curious about what other silly things siblings bicker about, so we went looking around on the internet. We found a bunch of hilarious and relatable moments, and just had to share them with you. Check out our favorites below, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that made you smile!

P.S. Don’t tell my brother, but… I might have secretly made sure he got the bigger piece of that last cookie every time.

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WindySwede
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or could have said "my MIL's son"? 🙃

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When our mom was dying, she called each of the five of us for a talk. She told each of us "You were my favorite - but don't tell the others!" She knew damn well that we all would and left the world enjoying her last prank.

UKGrandad
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents said they didn't have a favourite and that hurt: I was an only child.

Auntriarch
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother would say to my brother "you're my favourite little boy" it used to drive him beyond irritated. I got her back for him last year, I bought her a birthday card saying "you're one of my favourite parents"

Julie Beaverson
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always say it's the exchange student from Austria

Michelle C
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother would always tell my sibling and me that she did not have a favorite child because both of us were her favorite children.

Julia Mckinney
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I always say that our parents do have a favorite grandchild, it's whichever grandchild is near them, at the moment.

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“Competition with siblings is just a fact of life. And we, as people with siblings and people with children, can just try to manage it as best we can,” says Jeanine Vivona, a professor of psychology at the College of New Jersey.

While it may be surprising, these conflicts, as long as they don’t go too far, can actually help children become capable adults. Through these experiences, they learn to listen, cooperate, manage emotions, and solve problems—all crucial for building strong relationships.

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    _-DungeonKeeper-_
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfffft I just laughed too hard I too will damage my spleen if you keep touching her balls (pffffft bahahaha)

    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    god i remember being young and innocent

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat thinks that it owns everything already.

    lyric
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And she's absolutely correct.

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    Moreover, during fights, children can actually develop their unique personalities. By taking a stand for something they believe in, they figure out what truly matters to them – their favorite activities, hobbies, and passions. This self-discovery can make them feel more confident and independent as they grow up.

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    Eva
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in this picture and I don't like it

    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im nobody, and I dont know how i feel about it.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a kid I'd tell my sister to punch me back twice as hard so she wouldn't tell my parents. Sometimes she'd punch me back twice as hard and then proceed to tell the parents anyway.

    Penny Hernandez
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my grandkids PAID another of my grandkids not to tell their mother how the second grandkid got a bloody lip. (The mother figured it out. Surprise surprise)

    KnightOwl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only other situation where siblings are that nice, is when they're teens and one has dirt on the other that could get them in serious trouble. They will do anything to keep their secrets secret!

    Deborah Lane
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My oldest brother shot my younger sister in the hand with a BB Gun. He was scared he was going to be in big trouble with my Dad so he told her to shoot him in the butt with the same BB Gun! She did. So they were EVEN!😆

    detective miller's hat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best friend and his sister had the most intense sibling fights I have ever heard of. One time she threw a knife at him (it landed about an inch into his shoulder) because he ate the last Eggo waffle. They had both reached the freezer at the same time, so he shoved the entire frozen waffle into his mouth to stop her from eating it, and then ran away. Which is when she grabbed a knife out of the sink and threw it at him.

    Heather Barnett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my grandma's brothers warned another brother to not touch his next pork chop (or whatever meat). Brother 2 didn't listen, Brother 1 meant business. And impaled a regular, blunt table fork through his hand. Good times 🤣

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    Bored something
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell them the cat loves the one who feeds him.

    Kai
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cat loves the one who changes their litter ;)

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cat loves me most, for several reasons: The treats are in my room. The brush is in my room. I’ve never trapped him in a sleeping bag and swung it around. I’m the one who always gives him the tuna juice left in the can.

    My O My
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But do you play catty-sack often enough?

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats do not fraternize with the help.

    GenuineJen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can solve this - I LOVE THE CAT MORE.

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    For parents, though, these disagreements can be a big headache on top of everything else they have to deal with. Experts say it’s important not to brush them off and to help kids find ways to work things out instead. “The more proactive you can be, the better off you’re going to be in terms of setting the stage for success,” advises Stephanie Lee, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute.

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    It takes patience, but stepping in when needed can prevent deeper rifts between siblings and create a more peaceful family dynamic in the long run.

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    Bored something
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easy, they get a pool each. One with a diving board, one without.

    Mariaf
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    then it will be "my imaginary pool is better than yours".

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    Michael Largey
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want the diving board, you imagine it to be there. If you don't, you don't.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew when me and my ex were planning our renovations arguments were frequent. People don't fully understand this level of stress until they go through it. /s

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can only ask me for a kidney twice, but there's no limit to those water trips.

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... once if you plan to live through it

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    Heather Menard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny thing is I can't give my sister a kidney not even same blood type

    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's interesting! is it normal for siblings to have different blood types?

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    When children are left to handle everything on their own, there’s a chance things can escalate to full-blown bullying. This can have lasting effects, as kids who are picked on by their brothers or sisters often grow up feeling less competent and happy in life. Studies also find that bullying increases the likelihood of experiencing depression and engaging in self-harm during adulthood.

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    Sue Denham
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give it a week and they won't want to use it ever.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, some chores are always fun. Mopping, pruning, exercising the dog, raking, shampooing the carpet. I confess that I once had a violent argument with my brother about who would get to shampoo their carpet first.

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    Lisa Laberge
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes then both of them can clean, parents can read or watch tv, everyone wins !!!!

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    Heather Menard
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But another one twice as much dusting getting done

    GenuineJen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's a reward that they get to use it, then they will compete to clean. Be still my heart...

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    BatPhace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an only child raising a set of sisters (3.5yrs apart) I used to think I was doing something wrong because they'd go through phases where they fought over every. STUPID. LITTLE. THING. I eventually married a youngest brother and found out no, all that is normal, and as long as there's no need for a hospital it's fine.

    ILoveMySon
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother inquired of a bruise on me when I was five. I blamed it on my sister's nemesis. I don't know how I got it but did tell the truth after my mother made arrangements to go to the school to complain. What was I thinking?🫣

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    Camille Sinanan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But who started the argument about starting arguments when they were agruing about who would start the argument?

    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But who started arguing first about who would start the argument first??

    KnightOwl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, definitely had a lot of arguments like this with my 7 siblings. I'd feel sorry for my parents but they're the idiots that had 8 kids back to back, what did they think would happen?

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm here to be the first to start an argument." "No, you're not."

    MJ DA
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I made my kids stop and name something they loved about their sibling. That drove them to stop before I stopped it. They are very close (which was exactly my goal as my mother always allowed my siblings to attack me physically and verbally and we're estranged as adults). I'm glad I didn't do that bs to my kids.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah gee thanks got a nice quiet mother's day

    Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to resolve even the silliest fights. The key is to understand why they happen in the first place. Look for patterns; your children’s constant toy battles could have a different explanation.

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    “What the kids might really be fighting for is their parents’ attention after they’ve played nicely for a long period of time,” says Dr. Lee. “Kids aren’t really so concerned about the toy, it’s more that they’ve figured out these patterns of behavior that when I yell, when I kick, someone gets involved immediately.”

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    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, me and again me. I am the best anti-mosquito device you will ever find. They will bite me and leave you alone.

    ninjaTrashPandaBoom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. If there is a mosquito within 5 miles it will find me.

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    Yettichild
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's true that mosquitoes prefer certain blood types.

    FaceTime Audio
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mosquitos like type O. So if one kid has type O and the other doesn't, that kid tastes better (in theory. I'm an A and I get eaten alive).

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whichever has type O blood. I recently saw a news story about it.

    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad *that* is the method they're using to find out!

    DrBronxx
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my house, it is unfortunately our 16-month-old daughter. F**k mosquitoes.

    Key Lime
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started using OFF on our evening walks and now my husband can't figure out why the mosquitoes suddenly like him so much.

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always said my sister is the best mosquito protection for me, because if we are together they all flock to her (poor dear).

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    Mavis
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two kids and one balloon....you're just asking for trouble.

    Beth Wheeler
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    1 year ago

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    Driving... Kids fighting over hot wheels or some other small toy stop or it goes out the window.... Couple mins later give them to me.... Opens passenger side window and out they go at 65 mph.

    Kelly H. Wilder
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not cool for multiple reasons. Throwing anything out your vehicle window is never the best option.

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    AKA AKA
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, we are all the fastest winners just dont tell her lil sibling

    Kata Stropha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we arent - egg choose who is winner. It is never first one. Fun fact - sciencist still dont known how egg choose winner one, ...

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    Kai
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That daughter has a level of sass that I very much respect.

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    Another great strategy to discourage negative behaviors is to focus on reinforcing positive ones. Dr. Lee recommends praising your children when they behave well by saying, “Wow, great job taking turns”, or “I love how you guys are playing together”.

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    Justapanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a smart 6 year old

    Mark
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    technically it's either 12 or -12

    Camille Sinanan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    -Me, being THIRTY six and googling to see if he's right

    PFD
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It *is* doody-head, right? Too lazy to check myself

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    Christof Irran
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both are wrong. 12 is an incomplete answer, as -12 squared is also 144. Hence the square root of 144 is 12 and -12.

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to send this gem out to friends. LOL!

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    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 3 year old niece once threw a massive tantrum because her brother gave their mom a high 5. Apparently she's the only one who's allowed to do that! Kids are weird.

    Lsai Aeon
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my service dog's job and I'm getting to it first!

    Panda Bear
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh god I see this all the time at work. It’s funny when you don’t have to deal with it.

    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mid-kid is really sensitive with this. I sometimes have to call ppl up again after a phonecall because mid-kid is completely falling apart because one of her sisters pushed the hang up-button. Or we have to turn the TV on again so she can turn it off. It's weird sometimes, the things that are important to kids....

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    Sally Beville Hunter, a clinical associate professor in child and family studies at the University of Tennessee, reminds parents that when you’re praising children, it should be done so that all of them can hear you. However, if you need to correct one child, take them aside to talk privately, away from their sibling. Or else, the other child might use it against them later, saying something along the lines of, “Mom said you couldn't jump off the couch!”

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Public Service Announcement: “All kids fight all the time” sums up this entire listicle.

    My O My
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all the time! 5 and 7 cuddle while watching tv today. As soon as their show way over they found a "reason" to fight again

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    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looked it up.... April 9th 2020 was a Thursday.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I married my cat to my dog when I was a kid XD To be fair, the dog had a HUGE crush on the cat. The cat was cool with the dog, too.

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a perfect example of why some cats decide to up sticks and move in with the child free neighbours.

    Samsquatch & Monko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Young kid I thought I wanted to marry the cat. That was before I learned what actual romantic/s🐵xual attraction was, of course.

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    If you choose to break up a fight by taking away something from your kids, like a toy they can’t share, always give it back. Do so within a few minutes, Dr. Lee stresses, and encourage them to collaborate by taking turns to play.

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    Undercover
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when my four nieces were playing in the sand and suddenly the baby started crying. Me, to niece, 5: "What did you do to your cousin? She's crying!" "I didn't do nothing!... Well, I just threw some sand in her face..."

    Christof Irran
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar situation in my childhood home: "I didn't hit her with a ball. She was dumb enough to walk into my ball's path."

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    sweetmomissa Report

    Nosirrow
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My older brother and I were arguing. Mother gave us log wood and ordered us to hit each other. My brother hated me and was 3 years older, so I was scared. He didn't hit me. Now I'd like to beat him to death with bare hands.

    Gwen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents did this to my brother and I occasionally!

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    Norm Gilmore
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a thing. Trying to get as close as you can to smacking each other with your hands while not making connection, and then they zig when you thought they were going to zag. So technically...

    My O My
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo, does this argument count infront of court too? Asking for a friend....

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    Beth Wheeler
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine are 2.5 yrs apart, my oldest bit his brother when he was less than a yr old so I bit him just hard enough for him to know that it hurts and told him you don't bite people He never did it again, he had my tooth marks for a couple mins, the baby had them longer.

    Auntriarch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wasn't a punishment, it was a demonstration. And better from you than from an enraged child in nursery who draws blood and leaves a scar

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    Karina
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Playing "the air is for everyone"?

    cute.as.ducks
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once "accidentally" ripped by brother's lego instruction manual

    Finally, look for moments to gather as a family. “Try to find common activities that allow everyone to be flexible, and to feel connected,” suggests Vivona. For instance, if one child loves dancing and another prefers chess, everyone can still bond over a movie night together.

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    Tabitha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister and I outgrew it by living on different sides of the country and ignoring each other. It works surprised well!

    Andy Frobig
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My twin sisters are 61, live about 150 miles apart, and I think they call each other 3-4 times a week to fight

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    Cheeseboy22 Report

    CaliCoast
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having kids truly makes furniture feel friendly.

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Besides, it's just knives, how bad could it be?

    Undercover
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad bought me my first pocket knife at about 5. I suffered some minor cuts, but I learned to handle it quickly. To carve nice flutes out of tree branches. Very happy memories and I was SO proud! 🥰😊

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummmm yeah you need to go check out that situation

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    Lorraine Woollands
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are times I am glad that I am a only child

    Kai
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Careful with that, or you'll be going to each and every floor on the way to your destination.

    Emily Caouette
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the button on a pedestrian crosswalk..

    Panda Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love hearing the kids fight through the elevator doors

    Dawn Chan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'I am pressing 16th floor!' 'No, I am! You can press open'

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah, I just love stopping on every floor.

    So, don’t be discouraged by sibling quarrels. Use them as an opportunity to grow closer and create some funny memories to look back on!

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    Wordesse Report

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's your turn! No it isn't, it's yours! I did it last time! No you didn't, I did!

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially since whichever one wins is only going to make the vacuuming take two or three times longer than if you just did it by yourself—-and the whole point is to get it done fast, so you have more time to get the other thousand or so things you have to do done before it’s time to go to bed.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Children are the gift of nature, and nature abhors a vacuum.

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    RodLacroix Report

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fed all the cats the same food, but they would change bowls, hiss and smack each other, until I separated them.

    Robin DJW
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Four cats here - I just put out 4 bowls and let them sort it out. None of them is skinny.

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    ZGutr
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't laugh .... my friend told me that ...... at dinner they divide the meat using a scale. It's a true gathering, everyone wanna read the display at all times (yes, for real)

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 2 dogs will eat from each other's bowls. I separate them and sometimes the male will also eat his sister's food if I don't stop him. From the same little, I got them from a shelter 2 yrs ago.

    CF
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will admit only on BP that I use a scale to ensure the 5 cats (which includes 2 sets of brothers) get the exact same amount of canned food. So I don't feel guilty.

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes. The old “you’re breathing too loud—-no I’m not, you are” argument. I remember it well, including when I had it with my brothers when I was a kid, back in the sixties and seventies. Some things never change.

    Jo Maxwell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't need kids to wish that

    KnightOwl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sisters used to always complain about my breathing keeping them awake at night, they'd constantly wake me up and freak at me for it (I shared a room with 4 sisters!) My parents would always reply "what do you want us to do, she needs to breathe?" They never thought to get my breathing problems checked out by a doctor. Turns out I had undiagnosed asthma my entire childhood and only got a diagnosis when I was 17 and started going to the doctors myself to get help.

    FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that's a long time to go without being diagnosed and not suffering a major asthma attack, I'm assuming. Glad you found out and hoping you are getting the proper treatment you need. May I ask what decade(s) you grew up in, as well as, did you not go to the doctor, at all, growing up? You don't need to answer if you don't want to, I was just curious. Take care fellow Panda.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago

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    It's not a problem unless they're mouth breathers.

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    Mommy__Owl Report

    Orang lord
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was me, I was always the loudest

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cat wins everytime, especially if they've just had breakfast and are demanding second breakfast.

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    NicholeBernier Report

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being childfree looks better and better the further I go down this list XD Though, my two cats fight all the time, so.... XD

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No contest. When I die, I want to come back as one of my cats. Loved, safe, fed, cuddled, pampered, and secure in the knowledge that I will be taken care of my entire life.

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    BoredPossum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid can't even say "Sure, I'll eat my veggies".

    ILoveMySon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Downvote trollers attacked again. Here's an upvote. I find it interesting considering this thread regards trivial arguments. 😂

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    marothi_vincent Report

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    saltymermaident Report

    BlitheSpirit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the mother of twin boys, yeah, you’d have to find an identical broken plastic fork 🙄

    Bay Bo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As the mother of 6 kids, last 2 being twins...the other same broken plastic fork is so much more desirable...green grass,

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always said the nicest thing my husband ever did for me was to get a vasectomy. We already each had grown children when we met. I knew full well that man would knock me up with red headed twin boys.

    Dawn Chan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pov: you give the other boy a plastic fork too. The other: No, his is whiter!

    Ephemera Image
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL. I see the look of anticipation...

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    deloisivete Report

    _-DungeonKeeper-_
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno man if animals could kiss then Warrior Cats would be very dramatic indeed

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they lick each other’s fur, it’s a show of affection that’s kind of like a kiss. They also “kiss” the people they love in the same way.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someday, possibly in the not-too-distant future, that 6yo is going to be idly watching a couple of animals and learn an interesting lesson.

    Marie BellaDonna
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was thinking the same thing! They DO hug. But it's a "special hug". 😂

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    TheEmmeReynolds Report

    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how many chocolate chips are in each one, too!

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    #36

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    HomeWithPeanut Report

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Christmas Story is, in my opinion.

    Lorraine Woollands
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Grinch that stole Christmas with Jim Carrey is the best ever Christmas flim

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    naailadesai Report

    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, the cat TOTALLY likes me more. She gives me the slow blinkies!!

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don’t need to fight. The dog likes him, the cat likes me. Easy peasy.

    Vicki Perizzolo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    our cat woke me up to sit with her while she had kittens - I win.

    BlitheSpirit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ages 50 and 53, and yes, we still do…

    Probably Legal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the dog and snake. The cat doesn’t like me

    Kris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. The cat does not like anyone.

    Lsai Aeon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finn and Emmet like me best, Echo likes my husband best. Arizona doesn't count since she's my service dog

    2late4me
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fighting over who the cat likes more is normal for siblings.

    Yettichild
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was no arguing over this growing up. The cats always liked me more. I'm not even joking. And yes I do actually have siblings. That I grew up with.

    Bored something
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I was always the animal person, he was the social one who had human friends.

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    whinecheezits Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like there is a clear answer to this one , even if they’re twins.

    Marie BellaDonna
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless they're fraternal twins, and they're fighting over who came out of DAD'S body first!! 😂

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    Lene
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Mid-kid has a phase atm where she's sometimes VERY upset that big-kid came out of my body first. I think she believes that we just wanted her sister more?

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    Samsquatch & Monko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m the sibling who starts that arguement… “STOP BREATHING SO LOUD!!” “WHAT, DO YOU WANT ME T9 STOP BREATHING!?” “YES PLEASE DO THAT”

    FaceTime Audio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad's the one who complains most about breathing noisily. It's irritating, especially considering that he himself breathes quite loudly when he's got his headphones in (and also the volume of my lungs is not entirely in my control. I can try to be quieter, but at some point breathing is breathing).

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    Undercover
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I was 30 - 33 I experienced sudden spurs of baby fever (damn hormones!). Visiting zoos from time to time helped me to overcome those hormonal episodes (lots of screaming, horrible, terror brats without boundaries). Disclaimer: I love children, but I'm so f****d up myself. And the earth is overpopulated, anyways...

    Vicki Perizzolo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every one of these justifies me getting my tubes tied...

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    FatherWithTwins Report

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wife's giving me dirty looks because I'm laughing to hard and loud at this one.

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    Six_Pack_Mom Report

    Bored something
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a my jacket is making my sleeves bunchy to drink.

    PrettyJoyBird
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And these socks are tickling my toes plus keep sliding down.

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    FROGLET
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am crying child. My sistser is singing with one foot bare

    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They havent found the half eaten pj samitch in the jacket pocket yet 😂

    Lene
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah.... the fights over who gets to sing.... 🙄😬

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    notmythirdrodeo Report

    Joanne Earle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking back on my childhood I kinda feel bad that my dad built me a lovely wooden dollhouse and I was gifted many pretty furniture pieces from the Yield House.....and I ended up making my own dollhouse for some stuffed animals out of a large box that I added sections to for walls/floors and built all my own furniture out of cardboard and fabric and pictures cut from magazines. In my defense, my mom would constantly rearrange the furniture in the wood dollhouse to the way SHE wanted them. I'd get home and be like, 'do you want me to put this in your room then?' The furniture is beautiful and all but fragile. You don't give that stuff to a 7 year old. I wanted a house I could play with my own way.

    Karina
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would think he took pride in how you copied what he did.

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    ixix82 Report

    Theater nerd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not fair! We were very attached to our imaginary plot that we put blood, sweat, tears, and a whole 126 seconds into!

    Lene
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two of my three kids have had these imaginary monster-friends and imaginary male cousins for years. We have at least mr. Zombie, mr. Ghost, mr. Vampire and two or three different male cousins per kid. One (maybe more) was dead at some point but resurrected.... am not sure if he is a zombie now or what? Oh, and mid-kid's mr. Ghost's mom just recently had a new ghost baby. My kid showed me how tiny it was.... 👻

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    juicyyjackiee Report

    whineygingercat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those always ended up in Barbie's house. They made great side tables, night stands and when I covered the top with scrap fabric - a footstool

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those weren't a thing when I was young.

    Cindi Antrobus
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone wanted that damn little table it was prefect for play set. I almost forgot we'd fight over it.

    KnightOwl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would become tables for our barbie houses or camping tables for my brothers action men. Action man and barbie used them for many of their dates. (Ken was always barbies gay bff)

    Kai
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one brought on so much nostalgia, but also now I want pizza.

    Lene
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only ever seen these here on bp. So no fighting over these. 😁

    paigeofcolors
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly don't remember if we did fight about that or not because we always made our own pizza. However I do remember bickering with my brother about who got the largest slice of pizza.

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

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    LoveNLunchmeat Report

    Missy VanWinkle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have a blue dot "tattoo" between my eye brows when my brother let go of the pencil and I stabbed myself in the face with it

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends on the parents. If they behave like overgrown toddlers, they shouldn't expect emotional maturity from their children.

    Wubedhheij
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    1 year ago (edited)

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    Based on what research? (Yes I know it's sarcasm but still when did that become a thing?)

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging by the number of parents posting on this thread alone: there's your "research" :p

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    demanixo Report

    Lynette Hannan (Lyn)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad once told a relative that the only time my older sister and I were civil with each other was when we were asleep - we shared a bedroom and talked in our sleep (apparently).

    Nosirrow
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    1 year ago

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    Look in the mirror for the reason they fight.

    Jas Warner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids fight for the he'll of it. I just had to referee a fight between my kids. What were they fighting over? I don't know. They don't know. NOBODY KNOWS.

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    CoutureBeJuicy Report

    Samsquatch & Monko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my sister used to do this… until our parents realized that we have 2 bathrooms.

    Joanne Earle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless one has well water and one or the other is gonna get a cold shower.

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    Jas Warner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg my kids. Apt I'm going to just take them outside and hoes them down. Because Idgaf anymore. Lessons will be learned when someone at school says they smell like dumpster juice.

    Lene
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your kids want to take showers? Wow.... none of my kids want to. At all. Lil-kid is always screaming and kicking so hard I have to hold her. In the shower. While my bf washes her hair etc. 😬 on the other hand, my kids have fights over who gets to go to the doctor's/hospital/dentist.... they all just loooove going there. 😂

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    banannie_x Report

    Gracie Mae
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't have to argue with my siblings over this--i was the ubdisputed neighborhood champ & did them regularly off the high dive at our apartment complex swimming pool! Yeah, I have no idea why...but it was my claim to my 9 yr old selfs fame

    Sy Pri
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all siblings did, do, will do forever

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    RodLacroix Report

    DrBronxx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems reasonable, to be honest. People argue about characters, TV shows, movies, sports teams, players, etc. Why not YouTubers?

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