What it Would be Like to Have a Twin

What would it be like to have a twin? This is a question people often ponder. People often say that they see someone that resembles someone they already know. “Twin” comes from the German word “twine” meaning “two together”. Most people automatically think of two people who look just alike when they hear the word “twin”. However, there is a lot more to twins than just looking alike. Twins are the most common type of multiple births. Many think there are only two types of twins, identical and fraternal, they often leave out conjoined twins. Twins are very unique and fascinating individuals because of their similarities biologically, physically, and psychologically.

At the beginning of every twin’s life they start to realize there is another person that is a part of their lives, forever, that is as important as themselves, their twin. They begin to strive for their goals and achievements through the rest of their lives with a loyal friend and loving companions, sharing their most in-depth secrets with each other with trust. Not only twins by friends who will be by each other’s side till the end of time. A sister or brother that are so close to each other that no matter where they go or how far apart they are, they will always by each others side and in each others heart.

As young children they are most likely to stick to each other until adulthood. Separating twins is a very difficult task, not only for parents and teachers, but also especially for themselves. The lack of separation of twins may cause them to isolate their selves from other children and adults. They also begin to communicate with each other in their own symbolic way and this may interrupt their learning skills in subjects such as, English, in reading and writing. Separating twins may give them a better aspect on life and how to interact or socialize with other people. Twin should most likely stay together if preferred, but from time to time separated every once in a while.

As twin individuals grow older there are concerns whether they will stick together or grow apart from each other. Identical twins being most identical in make-up, capacities, and interest will be more likely than fraternal twins to keep together.

Through time, psychologists have argued over whether only our genes control our behaviors in life or if the environment and the people surrounding us have any effect in our lives.