Parenting and Kids: Favoritism

Favoritism

By Damnlife123 - 21/04/2009 02:39 - United States

Today, I was playing and laughing with my new baby boy. He was giggling, and it was adorable. Out of nowhere, I said, "You're my favorite!" Now I'm sitting here, talking to my two other children about how what I said earlier I didn't mean personally. They never want to talk to me again. FML

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By NotEvenInTheRunning - 24/03/2023 01:00 - Ireland

Today, in front of all my family, my grandmother said it was so funny how my brother was my mother’s favorite, while my sister was my father’s favorite. When I asked whose favorite I was, there was silence. From everyone. Including my parents. Guess I know where I’m not wanted now. FML

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Ungrateful

By Anonymous - 12/10/2020 14:08

Today, my three-year-old told me he hates me cause I’m mean because I wouldn’t give him another cupcake. Now he is calling his grandma his new mommy. FML

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By dinapar - 14/07/2009 14:02 - Canada

Today, I was cuddling with my boyfriend watching a movie, my boyfriend then leans in and says: "You know, you're my favourite girlfriend." I then jokingly responded by saying: "You say that like I'm not the only girlfriend you have right now." I hate being right. FML

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Nice of her

By Bill - 06/12/2009 20:28 - United States

Today, I was sitting on the couch with my 5 year-old on my lap. All of a sudden, she turned to me and said, "Daddy, I love your boobies. They're a good pillow." My own kid just called me fat. FML

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By Username - 29/07/2011 23:36 - United States

Today, my younger brother and I got into a fight over who the favorite child is. My mom overheard, came in the living room and said, "It's your little brother, now shut up." She was serious. FML

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By amiliaroberts123 - 15/10/2012 00:45 - United States - Raphine

Today, I was babysitting, and we were playing a game. Because he was little, I let him win all the games. He then turned to me and said, "You're really bad at this." I got very defensive and won the next game, and was actually proud that I beat a 3-year-old. FML

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Wham!

By Omar Khalaf - 28/09/2017 01:30

Today, when I called my 2-year-old son over for a hug, he giggled and squealed as he ran over to me. He then stopped in front of me, punched me in the bollocks, and walked away quite happily whilst I was doubled over in pain. FML

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You ******* idiot

By Handuh15 - 31/05/2019 16:00

Today, I was babysitting with my best friend, watching my one-year-old cousin. We thought it would be funny to say a bunch of swear words in front of him, since he didn't know how to talk. Five minutes later, guess what his first word was? And guess who won't be invited over for a while? FML

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Make it stop

By dee - 03/07/2011 05:36 - United States

Today, I sang a sweet lullaby to my two year-old son. In the process, he smacked me in the face and told me to please stop. My sister sings to him all the time and he loves it. FML

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By tryfailtryget11 - 05/09/2009 04:23 - United States

Today, I was on the phone with my boyfriend. We were messing around and I always jokingly say "You're adopted, nobody loves you" to everybody. His reply, "That's pretty fucked up, I am adopted." He really was. FML

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tomilalala 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 12:11

Hahaha You should, as a parent, know that you're never allowed to say that sentence, dear

xxwilkywayxx 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 13:03

Today, I was hanging out with my mother, older brother, and my newborn baby brother. I had been feeling upset and depressed about the new baby because I felt I would be overshadowed by him and I would get no attention. My mother assured me this would not happen and I accepted it. Then she told my baby brother that he was "her favorite." My depression just increased two-fold. FML.

Comments

neurorot 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 21:41

Wow... Seriously, how could you just "out of nowhere" say something like that? What a bitch. Your kids aren't going to ever forget about it. If you were my mum I'd hate the hell out of you. And personally, having to deal with favouritism in my own family to the point that my mother and I are ignored and uninvited and unvisited, makes us feel awful and inferior. Your kids are going to feel that way for a long time now, if not for the rest of their lives. I feel bad for your kids.

JackFrost 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 21:41

I don't think this as is big of a deal as people are making it out to be. She was involved in a cute, bonding moment, and "You're my favorite!" is actually a somewhat common phrase to say when you're playing with a baby. It just sucks that your other kids were in ear-shot. As SOON as you realized that, you should have followed it with "....baby!" and then said something "You're my favorite middle child" and "You're my favorite oldest child!"

john_cena_fml 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 21:45

Maybe you should be helping your kids instead of posting on F my life.

Misanthropist 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 21:46

You could shorten this significantly: "Today, I realized I have three children, FML."

cahreesti 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:01

What were you, all insecure that your mothers didn't love you equally? How can you have such doubts. She saaid ONE THING. Grow the hell up :)

kel_riv 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:02

aw don't worry, I get it. I've begun a habit of saying "you're my favourite!" to certain people when I'm drunk. it doesn't mean like "you're my favourite out of all my friends" it's just like... when someone says something really funny or interesting, that's the way I acknowledge it. though, ngl, it really sucks you said it to your newborn in front of your other kids.

lalalahello2 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:03

i wouldn't want to talk to you either.

pearls 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:25

why would you say that? that's mad crazy, and I honestly misread it as "my new baby toy". sounds more appropriate! I'm not a parent so I can't judge you (too much) but even I know that's one thing you never say. how dumb can you get?

iPikachu 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:26

Wow. Nice fail. YDI, definately. Plus its more an F their life instead of yours, I mean their parent just said they have a favorite kid and it wasn't them. Definately F their life.