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A friend indeed can help kids relate to siblings

By Greg Kline
Sunday, February 12, 2006 2:00 PM CDT

Children who have a good buddy before they have a brother or sister are more likely to get along with their siblings, even when the two reach their oft-turbulent teen years.

"This study shows the effects are long lasting," University of Illinois Professor Laurie Kramer said recently.

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