Differential treatment of siblings by parents is less detrimental to children when:

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All three choices are correct. Children who perceive differential treatment as justified, come from cultures that emphasize interdependence, and are older are more likely to handle the effects of differential treatment in a positive way. Justification of differential treatment can occur when children recognize and understand that their sibling has different needs or abilities. Cultures that emphasize interdependence promote cooperation and mutual support, thereby making differential treatment based on family needs and circumstances more acceptable. Older children have more developed cognitive and emotional skills, which enable them to understand complex family dynamics and cope with the effects of differential treatment.

Differential Treatment of Siblings by Parents Is Less Detrimental to Children