This morning as I was browsing headlines, I came across one on FoxNews titled Sibling bullying is under-recognized, study finds. Of course I had to read it.

Every sentence I read brought one thought to mind, What else? Seriously, when will kids be able to just be a kid? Every little thing that a kid does now is dissected. Not to mention, how a parent parents their child is constantly being analyzed and scrutinized.

I was a bullied sibling. And I did my fair share of bullying my siblings. But we had fun doing it. It made us tougher, stronger, and more determined. I wouldn't have given up those moments for anything. My older sister taught me to stop being so whiney and a tattletale. Thank heavens I had her in my life, helping me prepare for the real world. The funny part is my sisters could wrestle me to the ground and tease me, but they would never put up with anyone else doing. That was sisterly love. And that is how siblings bond.

Parents need to reinforce cooperation, respect, understanding, differences and acceptance. But I don't believe parents need to intervene for every little sibling so-called bullying situation. Kids need to learn to defend themselves and not always have someone come save them. And siblings teach each other those necessary street smart skills that allow them to survive in the real world.

Here's my thoughts on the psychologists and everyone else trying to find another fault with normal kid behavior. Stop trying to make everyone be so perfect. Kids and parents have enough pressures as it is. And I don't know a parent out there that isn't trying their hardest to instill good values in their children. I'm sure there are some who are slacking in this area. But most want their kids to be respectful and respected.

From my view, sibling bullying is normal. But is perfectionism? Perhaps that is the area that everyone needs to look at instead.