Good Morning America Full Broadcast — Friday, July 4, 2025 
Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests that brothers and sisters have their own profound impact.
Susan Dominus, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the surprising ways that our brothers and sisters shape our lives.
Guest: Susan Dominus (https://www.nytimes.com/by/susan-dominus) , a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine covering a broad range of topics. Her recent article was adapted from her book, “The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success,” which was published by Crown on May 6.
Background reading:
• Read Susan’s article about the surprising ways that siblings shape our lives (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/magazine/siblings-families-parents-influence.html) .
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Photo: Artwork by Kensuke Koike
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