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Important differences between sibling rivalry and pathological sibling abuse are identified in 10 cases, and some of the family psychodynamics underlying the more dangerous behavior are explored. Because of the child's egocentricities, cognitive immaturities, and tendency to discharge conflict through the affectomotor mode, the responsibility for modulating the child's behavior rests with caretaking persons.