Mom v Dad

My dad always gets my attention any time he wants it

No they don't. Unfortunately, when they do, the roles are temporarily reversed and they are acting like the kids. However, being a parent doesn't guarantee maturity. Extend them some grace and someday hopefully you can joke about it. :)

No, that shouldn’t happen. They are evidently feeling vulnerable for whatever reason.

Fortunately mine didn't. There were 7 of us.

Not all do
And honestly shouldn't

They shouldn't have to

No

I don't think so, it's more prevalent when parents are separated. My kids have different kinds of relationships with my wife and I and we are ok with that.

Mom always

Some do

No.