2007-09-08 17:36:43 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There is in fact some evidence to support that, when asked, parents did have a favored child and it was usually the lastborn, or youngest sibling. Yet, the youngest usually seemed to be the least closest to their parents. Which may explain why many adult children can't identify who was their mother's favorite child. (the two studies below can elaborate)
There are other conflicting studies about which sex is favored. Some studies show a social economic and darwinian reason why men are more the more favored children, while others claim mothers favor their daughters more.
Either way, yes there are favorites. Yes, most parents are reluctant in admitting favorites. And yes, if you're middleborn you kinda got the shaft.
2007-09-08 19:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say that maybe secretly they might, but it all depends on the nature of each child and how that one relates to their parents. I love each of my 2 the same, but there are certain things about each that I'm not too crazy about. But, no, I do not have a favorite and both will inherit equally, no matter what. That is if I have anything left to leave :-(
2007-09-08 17:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Joanie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think this is true. i have 3 bio and 2 step kids. there are days when i "click" with one child more than the others. during some stages kids are hard to get along with and so we do not talk as much or have alot of fun or understand each other well. but as they pass through that phase it gets easier. i have heard of parents having favorite children but not anyone close to me.
2007-09-08 17:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by adelaide 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say they don't but deep down, they definitely like or or two, better than the other. Or each parent has their favorite.
2007-09-08 17:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure most parents do.
Some are just better at I hiding it I think.
2007-09-08 17:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They always have but when it comes to the crunch,they rarely show undue favoritism to any one in particular.
2007-09-08 20:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some times they do but parents do try to keep their love for each child equal.
2007-09-08 17:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Moms are closer to their sons. Dads to their daughters.
Not always, but usually.
2007-09-08 21:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm! my oldest son called this evening and said, this is you favorite son. I think they all have their day.
2007-09-08 17:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say yes, they do...even throw you ask them they will say I treat you all the same.....THAT'S A LIE!!!!
2007-09-08 17:46:09 · answer #10 · answered by MaRiAh D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋