How do you stop parental favoritism?

5 Ways Parents Can Avoid Hidden Favouritism

1. Never compare. When we compare one child to another, our intentions are good.
2. Never act as a judge. Kids will blatantly ask you to take sides.
3. Never set them up to compete.
4. Never expect one child to set an example.
5. Never take sides in a fight.

Is it normal to have a least favorite child?

If you’re the oldest child in your family, it might seem like your younger siblings get more privileges than you did. No matter the reason, it can still hurt to feel like the least favorite child, and your feelings are normal and valid.

What causes favoritism?

It may just be that one child is easier to parent and be around than another is. “Often another sibling simply doesn’t have the same needs or struggles, or can become the peacemaker, which can lead to a perceived feeling of favoritism,” Levin said.

What does it mean when grandparents play favorites?

When Grandparents Play Favorites. Perhaps they live very close to a few of their grandchildren while the others live hundreds of miles away. This may mean that grandma and grandpa are always in touch and connected with their neighboring grandchildren but rarely spend time with the ones far away.

Is the mom of the favored grandchild the favorite?

“I can’t believe my mom doesn’t see it.” Another local mom said her children, 11 and 7, are treated differently than their teenage cousin, who’s the clear grandparent favorite. In this case, it’s a case of parental favoritism that’s now stretching into a new generation — the mom of the favored grandchild was also the favored child growing up.

How do you deal with a grandparent with favoritism?

Although you can’t always change deep-seated behavior, you can help take the sting out of grandparent favoritism, whether your child is the apple of his grandparents’ eyes, or not. When your child or children are the favorite: Talk to the grandparent or grandparents in question.

How do you know if your parents are favoritism?

When Parents Play Favorites. Preferring one child over another. A large proportion of parents display consistent favoritism toward one child over another. This favoritism can manifest in different ways: more time spent with one child, more affection given, more privileges, less discipline, or less abuse.