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

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

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

Oh, to be Mom and Dad’s VIP. When discussing whether or not parents have a favorite child, mum’s usually the word. But new ...

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

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 ...

All parents have a favorite child, right? Deena says she’s an only child so that made her an automatic favorite. But what ...

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

The study, conducted by BYU School of Family Life professor Alex Jensen, found that younger siblings generally receive more ...

Just because you say you don’t have a favorite child, doesn’t mean everyone around you can’t tell whom you like best. Take the episode of “The Crown” in which Prince Philip, Duke of ...