The refrain of parents is “I love all my children equally.” But not all kids get treated equally. Experts explain the impact ...

The American Psychological Association found that parents do indeed have a favorite child: “I hear all the time, ‘He’s your ...

It turns out, parents have surprisingly similar preferences. While every family has their own particular dynamic, researchers ...

Research involving more than 19,000 people shows favoritism can damage relationships for both the favored and unfavored.

A new study found the characteristics that make a child more likely to be their parents' favorite. Experts revealed the lasting impacts of parental favoritism and shared tips to avoid playing ...

In news that likely isn't all that surprising to anyone with siblings, new research confirmed that parents with multiple ...

Study reveals parents tend to favor younger siblings, daughters, and the more agreeable — often without realizing it. BYU's ...

Do you have a favorite child? Most parents say no, but a new study suggests otherwise. We explain why in this segment of The ...

A new study seems to refute parents' claims they don't have a favorite child—here's why researchers hope parents change their ...

WHILE most parents would deny it, research suggests having a favourite child is a very common occurrence. A new study ...

An analysis of studies on parental favoritism has found that parents tend to favor children with certain personality traits.

Being treated differently by a parent, whether it’s real or perceived, can cause long-term damage and create divisions within families.