Constant arguing

[musicandpassion]

My DD (12) and DS (10) argue non stop. They cannot talk nicely to each other. One is the wind up and the other will always react. It's never become physical but it's now starting to wear me down. We can't go anywhere without me telling them to stop arguing. What can I do? Will it end?

Yes it will end, you’ll be able to leave them at home soon.

I thought it may be the proximity, because they're on top of each other due to the summer holidays but my partner says that they're always like this. I've been off a lot with them during the holidays so perhaps my tolerance for it has decreased.
If we leave them home alone then they'll probably still argue, I just won't be there to hear it!!
I want to enjoy my time with them but it's hard when I'm constantly having to tell them to stop bickering. Is this normal?

What consequences have you put in place for the kid who keeps starting shit? Surely the answer is to leave that child at home while you do nice things as a family until they learn not to be a dick to their sibling?

Honestly, we haven't put consequences in because we've never needed to before. A simple "no, stop it" has always worked. I wouldn't even know what consequences to implement.

What do they care about? TV, games, phones, time with friends? Take that away.

Thank you. All of the above really - DD very phone orientated, DS very much into his consoles and playing out.
DS is very reactive. He's happy dishing it out but can't take it back. When any of us say something he doesn't like he reacts very immaturely for his age, immediately starts shouting and screeching and often tears. I don't know how to get him to stop.