It’s the ultimate taboo. No parent would admit to loving one child more than another - and we will rush to reassure our kids they are all deeply, equally loved.

But the truth is many of us do have a favourite. A survey from the University of Toronto found that 80 per cent of mothers admitted they favoured one child.

And Deborah Plummer, a therapist specialising in children’s self-esteem, insists: “It’s natural to feel more in tune with one of your children depending on gender, temperament and birth order, and parents shouldn’t feel guilt about this.

“However, you may accidentally show who you feel a natural affinity with and the suspicion of favouritism can become firmly entrenched if it’s not rectified.”

Luckily, it’s never too late to spot what you’re doing and stop playing favourites. Here’s how…

Source: Mirror.co.uk
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