Danielle+Staffin+RP+Post+1

I am leaning toward writing a position paper, specifically with a "to what extent" type of approach. I want to write this type of paper because it would fit very well with my topic; connections between siblings. This approach will allow me to take a position on what I view as the extent to which siblings have ESP or Telepathy. My paper will not be a strict do these connections between sibling exist or not, but rather a how strong is that connection and what factors influence it.


 * To what extent is the connection between siblings superhuman?**

What factors can influence the similar ways siblings act?

If Rachel or Alanna got seriously hurt would I know?

The last question was more of a personal question but I will probably pursue all three of these questions in my research.

I already know that there is not a lot of scientific evidence supporting or opposing my question, but a major consensus is ESP or Telepathy-like actions result from strong emotional ties between people. However, I have read stories of one sibling feeling pain when the other has been seriously hurt. I have also to some extent experienced special connections between my sisters and me because we have written the same sentence in a lit class from opposite sides of the room.

This question is a personal experience and personal interest question because I am a triplet. I am interested to see to what extent siblings have special connections with one another as well as read some amazing stories of siblings who have experienced these connections. I think that this paper can go in a lot of different directions such as the ones mentioned in the questions above. Right now I'm thinking that I will include some anecdotes I came across in addition to my research findings and then maybe tie the paper to my personal life. I really care about this topic because I can relate to it as a triplet and I have strong emotional ties to my sisters.

The one thing I am worried about is the lack of scientific evidence about my topic. I will probably come to my conclusions based off of anecdotes and general scientific theories instead of pure fact, but that could work for me, we'll just have to see :-p