Royal/imperial siblings are infamous for scheming against or even killing each other (of course, many had good relationships as well) once they become adults. How did their childhood relationships compare to those of regular siblings today?

by assbaring69

For example, one of those siblings would become the crown prince and heir to the throne, and sometimes this was pre-determined as early as childhood. So what was the dynamic like between a prepubescent or adolescent crown prince and his siblings, especially brothers, of similar ages? Was he compelled or encouraged to establish an air of aloofness and dominance over his brothers? Or were the rules not that strict, and he was able to engage in playing and "rough-housing" with his brothers as relative equals (up until he reaches adulthood, of course)? If the childhood power dynamic was relatively informal and relaxed, how did that affect the dynamic once all the siblings reach adulthood?

The answer may very well be as simple as "Yes, crown princes were allowed to have a normal childhood with their siblings". I just want to make sure.

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