Let's be real (for moms/dads of more than one)
Do any of you feel as if you favor one child more than another at times? I am not saying loving one more than another. Just curious.
When you were growing up, did you feel like your parent(s) favored one of you or your siblings more? Why?
When you were growing up, did you feel like your parent(s) favored one of you or your siblings more? Why?
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Anyway, I feel what your saying about if at times you could feel you favor one over the other bc my daughter at 8 now is starting the attitude and it does get hard at times but between me and my fiancee we try to keep it even. Even tho I can tell he does pick our two year old over her alot.
@BigBelly, I feel the same way. When I was pregnant with my son, I didn't feel like I could ever love him and actually felt like he was a hassle and going to come between my daughter and me. Was currently going through the very difficult custody battle as well, and was afraid my daughter would feel 'replaced'.
However, now I feel like I favor him alot of the time. Because he's a 'baby'. My daughter has such a teenage-like attitude! However, I do love them the same and couldn't be without either!
I grew up as an only child, so just curious what it was like for others who were not.
Growing up, I felt like my mom favored my older sister more and to this very day I still feel the same. Whenever my sis is around it seems as if my mom just forgets about me. It still kinda hurts my feelings but she always says I love y'all all the same. If I ever have another child, I'd try my best to not have them feel this way bc there have been times when I was younger that I felt pretty shitty. Don't get me wrong my mom is a good woman but I can't change my feelings though!
I used to do "special nights" with my kids on a rotating basis. They would get to come in my room for a half hour or so after everyone went to bed & play a game or just talk. I've gotten out of it, but this has inspired me to start again.