This BBC article cites a recent report by researchers that sisters spread happiness while brothers breed distress.
Researchers quizzed 571 people aged 17 to 25 about their lives and found those who grew up with sisters were more likely to be happy and balanced. Having daughters made a family more open and willing to discuss feelings. Lead researcher Professor Tony Cassidy said: "Sisters appear to encourage more open communication and cohesion in families. However, brothers seemed to have the alternative effect.
I always thought I drove my younger brother and older sister crazy......I guess he just didn't know I was just merely breeding familial happiness. Now they know....
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2 comments:
So good to know that I must have been a positive influence on my brothers. Something that I should ask them about.
Nora
Thad sent me the link to that article, so it must be true!! Yay for sisters.
ricala
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