Don't you think having a fave child is toxic?

Jonjdw · 51-55, M

I get accused of having a favorite and I don’t believe he is my favorite. I may treat him differently, because I feel he needs it. But they are all Growed now, but still live at home. I feel I give them what they need.

4meAndyou · F

I know that my mother heavily favored my brother. He was a male. Therefore he could do no wrong. I know that her favoritism hurt me very much.

bijouxbroussard · F

Being obvious about it certainly is. I suspect parents often do have kids whose personalites may click more easily with their own. But a good parent avoids showing favoritism, anyway.