Parental Favoritism: Sibling Dynamics Revealed

A study in the Journal of Family Psychology found that parents do have a favorite child, with 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers admitting to preferential treatment. The research, following 384 families, revealed surprising results: firstborns often felt they were the preferred child, while younger siblings sensed the bias, affecting their self-esteem. Despite birth order, the research showed that almost every child suspected their parents favored a sibling, highlighting the challenges of sibling dynamics.