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Introduction: Problems with behaviour include issues that significantly deviate from customary behaviour. These issues are more internalised, stable, and challenging to treat than the adjustment issues. Parents most frequently use constructive methods of behaviour modification, such as maturity demands, limit setting, argumentation, monitoring, and supervision. Parents are more frequently using harsh, unfavourable methods of behaviour control, such as physical abuse and verbal abuse. Aim: - The aim of this comparative study was to assess the behavioural pattern of a single child and the child with sibling between the age group of 6-12 years in selected areas at Sagar (MP)". Objectives: 1) To assess the behavioural pattern of a single child. 2) To assess the behavioural pattern of children with siblings. 3) To compare the behavioural pattern of a single child and the child with sibling between the age group between 6-12 yrs. 4) To find out the association between the behavioural pattern of a single child and their selected demographic variables such as mother's age, educational status, occupation, income parenting style, and child age, sex, type of family, birth order and educational status. 5) To find out the association between the behavioural pattern of children with siblings and their selected demographic variables such as mother's age, educational status, occupation, income, parenting style, and child age, sex, type of family, birth order and educational status. Method: - This research study was carried out "a comparative study to assess the behavioural pattern of a single child and the child with sibling between the age group of 6-12 years in selected areas at Sagar (MP)". The quantitative research approach and a Comparative Research design was used for the study. A convenient sampling technique was used to choose 50 samples. Modified Rosen stocks and Becker and Health Belief Model is used to assess the behavioural pattern. Result: - The data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean score of single child behaviour was 61.24 and SD was 17.72 and the mean score of sibling child behaviour was 52.32 and SD was 16.73. The observed 't' value was 0.20. This calculated value is lesser than the table value at 0.5% level of significance which showed that this was less significant. Conclusion: Childhood is a crucial time in one's life. The youngster experiences a notable transformation in his or her life during this time. The child's problems must be recognised and resolved by parents and educators. Poor interpersonal skills are a common problem among single children as a result of ineffective relationships. To assist and mentor the kids in leading a life that is both physically and psychologically healthy, the parents must recognise their issue and interact with them.