“Sibling Rivalry Exposed: Why One Woman’s Financial Success Sparks Unfair Family Favoritism!”
Many young people hope to become homeowners. However, in today’s market, that dream seems distant
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A dad decided to help his son out with the down payment for his home. However, the man’s daughter thought he was playing favorites
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It’s very common for parents to play favorites. Unfortunately, this can have many negative side effects
Parental favoritism, which psychologists call parental differential treatment (PDT), is fairly common. As per the BBC, it occurs in nearly two-thirds (65%) of families, across different cultures. This favoritism can be damaging to children not just growing up but also well into adulthood.
Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems like risky behavior can affect children who see their parents behaving more warmly toward their siblings compared to them. There are also some indications that parental favoritism can be a pretty good predictor for mobile phone addiction, but more research is necessary.
On the one hand, parents who constantly play favorites can breed a lot of frustration and resentment in the family. Blatant favoritism, even when done unconsciously, can make children feel unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. That, in turn, can lead to all sorts of self-esteem issues, push them away, and harm their relationships with the rest of the family.
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