Dirty secrets: What if a parent likes one child better? 20 Articles

by Amber Goff

I do believe that deep down most if not all parents has a closer, stronger bond with one child, than with another. Whether it be because they are the first child, the baby of the family, or another reason, I don't know. Mo...read more

by Colette Duval

I don't think parents love one child more than another. However, they may like one child more and this may be confused with ' loving' it more. As parents we are not supposed to admit this, but there are times when I ' pre...read more

by Melissa R. Bickel

I wondered if this was even a possibility to love one child more than another child. Growing up I was the oldest, I had a brother, the middle child, and a sister, the youngest. As the oldest I was expected to help care for...read more

by Shenni Bubb

At times parents DO like a child better, and indeed it can be hurtful. I have experienced it first hand. My mother refuses to acknowledge this yet actions speak louder than words. If you Do like one of your children better...read more

by David Braybrooke

When a parent likes a child better than another in a family setting, it is very important that they display great sensitivity concerning this. Otherwise the long term damage to the family structure may be extremely devast...read more

by S. Mills

Is it a dirty little secret when a parent shows favoritism? Many times, you'll see parents who readily admit that they like one child better than the other(s). When a parent strongly favors one over the other, it's gener...read more

by Caroline Evans

Everything with children goes in phases. You get used to one phase, get smug, and it changes. You proudly tell anyone who will listen that your baby will sleep through the night and then spend the next week being woken up ...read more

by Annette Liike

I love all of my children equally. However, on certain days I like different children better than another. There isn't a day when all three of my children behave like angels at the same time. Usually one particular chil...read more

by Carol Wohlfeil

Growing up with parents who openly showed favoritism was often confusing and painful. For reasons I couldn't understand, I was never quite able to measure up. As an adult and a parent myself, the picture is now clearer, al...read more

by Maia Chou

My mother loves my sister most. It wasn't easy to deal with because growing up, my sister was selfish and naughty, (come to think of it, she hasn't changed a bit). I'm the one who takes all the crap for what she's done...read more

by Jon Coe

I have to admit that I liked my second child better! My first, would never sleep through the night! My second, never woke me up! My second child always scrutinized me and made me feel uncomfortable! My second child m...read more

by Teresa Meakin

From my point of view parents shouldn't like one child better than any of the others. Each child is different and unique in their own way. If a child thinks that one of their parents, likes one of their brothers, or sister...read more

by Inez Victoriana

I believe all parents really love all their children the same, but may be closer to one or the other for different reasons. I had two children a boy first and a girl 5 years later. My first always told me that I favored h...read more

by Heather Goforth

I have a different spin on this question. I am the mother of identical twin girls! One would think they would behave similarly, but any woman that has them will testify to the contrary! My oldest, C., is a chip of the old ...read more

by Soneni Squires

All children are seen as different individuals with their own personalities, likes and dislikes. On one hand we have those kids that are well mannered, cute and funny and on the other hand there are those who are ill mann...read more

by Zelda Alfred

"I love all my children equally" says all parents at all times. To know the truth we need to ask the children what they think. Out of experience of being a second child and knowing lots of other cousins and friends...read more

by Scott Heritage

As a first son i have always felt like i am the lesser in one of my parents affections to my younger brother. Recently i have been connecting better with my mother,who to her credit has always tried to remain impartial b...read more

by Jackie D

I am 42 and have a 19-year old and a 6-year old. I love both my children equally, but I do have a favorite. My younger child is my favorite only because I was able to actually "raise" him. I had my daughter when I was you...read more

by Corky Jones

As a parent, the absolute worst thing you can ever do is acknowledge that you prefer one child over another. The other child or children would most likely be terribly hurt, if not devastated. Although, to some, "having a f...read more

by Stephanie Jordan

I think all parents have one child that they like better than the others. I know that unfortunately, I have a favorite. I won't tell you which child it is, I would never admit it to the kids. I think that as long as you...read more