Feb 16, 2025 · New Study Reveals Parents Do Have A Favorite Child. Here's Who It Is. While the dynamics of every family are different, there seems to be a pattern when it comes to favoritism.

10 hours ago · In one study, parents and children disagreed more than half the time about whether favoritism existed, who benefited from it, and whether it was fair.

Jan 17, 2025 · Most parents will deny that they have a favorite child, but a new study revealed that there actually is a preferred child in many families. Here's why researchers say that's not a good thing.

Jan 16, 2025 · Parents often have a favorite child in their broods, and it's typically the female kid or the most conscientious kid, according to a new study via the American Psychological Association.

Jan 16, 2025 · Discover the truth about parents having a favorite child. A study reveals the systematic patterns behind parental favoritism and its lasting consequences.

Feb 1, 2025 · Key points Even parents who claim they do not have a favorite child very likely do. A recent study found that gender and birth order are related to parental differential treatment. Two of …

Mar 29, 2025 · A new Brigham Young University study explores parental favoritism, revealing that gender, birth order and personality traits all affect parenting — and how kids perceive it.