Nicole and Kelly,age 5 years,are identical twins. Their parents tell the nurse that the girls always want to be together. The nurse's suggestions should be based on knowing that:

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Twins work out a relationship that is reasonably satisfactory to both. They develop a remarkable capacity for cooperative play and considerable loyalty and generosity toward each other. Parents should foster individual differences and allow the children to follow their natural inclinations. Individuation does occur. In twinship one member of the pair is more dominant,outgoing,and assertive than the other. Early separation may produce unnecessary stresses for the children. There is no evidence that pathologic bonding occurs.

Nicole and Kelly,age 5 Years,are Identical Twins