Feeling unfavorable can leave you emotionally lasting Signs:
Low self-esteem
Anxiety or depression
Risky behavior or rebellion
Even unusual side effects, such as a study linking nepotism Phone addiction Teen.
And it doesn’t stop in childhood. Adults who feel “less loved” may still struggle in their 40s, 50s, or beyond. Even siblings who were favorite It can carry feelings of guilt, stress, or strained relationships.
Researchers in a long-term family study asked parents a bold question: “Which child are you most emotionally close to?”
Huge 75% of mothers to choose one child.
You might expect it to be the biggest, but no —The youngest children It was chosen often. The strongest reason?
🧬 Parents feel closer to the child who reminds them most of themselves.
So why do parents prefer one child?
Most of them don’t do it on purpose. It can happen because:
It’s easier to talk to one child
Shared personality or hobbies
The baby needs more care at some point
Old cultural habits (such as “boys need larger portions”)
Can we fix it?
Psychologists say Honest and kind conversations It can heal decades of silent hurt. Parents can explain practical reasons: “I spent more time with your sister because she had health problems.” Children might realize…it wasn’t about love at all.
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