Sisters have more influence than parents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having a brother or sister is very good for your childhood. Especially having a sister has both social and emotional benefits, according to a study by the Brigham Young University.

Children who don't grow up alone feel generally happier than children without brothers or sisters. Especially sisters excel in providing benefits, as they provide faster solutions to problems, they are more protective concerning the rest of the family and they reduce feelings of loneliness, depression, insecurity and fear.

According to the researchers, the influence of a sister or brother would even be greater than the one from the parents. "They teach each other loving, being kind and generous too. For parents, it is important to encourage this  affection even more, because once older these memories provide an important protection," concluded the researchers.