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Why are brothers and sisters so annoying?

Podcast: But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Published: Feb 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 1115
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Why are brothers and sisters so annoying? Why do siblings often look a lot alike? Why do siblings fight? Can your sister be your best friend? Why do we fight with our siblings even if we love them? But Why takes a look at the sibling relationship with Susan Dominus, author of The Family Dynamic . Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript