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 Shellz - 09/11/2024 22:00 - United States - Birmingham

Today, my mom sent me a text that said "You're my favorite!" and I got all emotional. Then I realized she'd accidentally sent it to our family group chat. My siblings were furious, and she tried to backtrack by calling all of us her "favorites." FML

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For no one

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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No refunds

By Anonymous - 18/09/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, after my 4 year-old was so excited to be a big sister, hugging my belly every chance she got, counting down the days till the due date, my son was born this morning. She took one look at him and declared, “I don’t like him, leave him here, do we have to keep him?” then started crying. 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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Little angel

By Mamaof2 - 11/01/2025 06:00 - United States - Las Vegas

Today, I was having dinner with my husband and two toddlers. My two year-old son was being incredibly cute and independently drinking water out of an open cup. I commented on how much I loved him. Two seconds later, he threw said cup with water at my head and started laughing. 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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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.

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heathcoate 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 3:20

"Now I'm sitting here talking to my two other children about how what I said earlier I didn't mean personally." First you say one child is your favorite, and then while you're lying to them by telling them you were lying before, you're posting on a website at the same time. What is wrong with you?

jaclynkathleen 1

Wednesday 22 April 2009 3:25

Hahaha my dear. I don't know how things things "just slip" out of people's mouths.

XOfiestypixie 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 3:53

The OP probably said "you're my favourite" to her other two kids when they were newborns. It was probably an accident and she forgot that her other two kids were in the room for that one moment where she was bonding with her newborn. And there'll probably be sibling rivalry between the three of them as they grow older anyways. If the oldest is an over-achiever, then the younger two will feel pressure on them to be over-achievers too, because they might feel that their parents' favourite is the eldest child because of their success. Also, the older two might think that the youngest is the favourite because for a while the whole family's (not just the parents') attention will be on the youngest because they're young and "cute". And the middle child will probably at times feel like they are the least favourite because they'll think the oldest is able to do more things because they're older and the youngest will get away with more things because they're younger. So chill and stop calling the OP an "unfit mother" or a "bitch" the kids just SAY they dont want to talk to her ever again, it doesn't mean that they won't change their minds in a couple hours to a couple days.

everydayisFML 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 4:18

You dumbass. You're just like those people who keep getting new puppies when their other dogs grow up and get banished to a doghouse in the backyard. Don't worry, kids, your new baby brother will know JUST how you feel when your fourth sibling is born after hes past the puppy stage.