This program explains how the brotherly relationship shapes boys’ characters and suggests what parents can do to help brothers bring out the best in each other. The formerly high valuation of first-born males initiates an in-depth inquiry into sibling rivalry, while studies yield insights into the dynamics of sibling violence and abuse that sometimes borders on the homicidal. The powerful influences of positive aspects of the brotherly bond such as love, understanding, and trust are also examined as they ebb and flow over the course of a lifetime—and how these same wholesome attributes can also strengthen potential criminal activity. A Discovery Channel Production. (48 minutes)