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.

Comments

Moonheart50 0

Wednesday 15 July 2009 21:36

Well...they won't forget this, I'll tell you that now. I agree with someone above me that said that they will probably turn against the baby, and the feelings that they put toward the child now will probably last forever. I don't know what kind of mother "accidentally" says something like that. My mother would NEVER do something so heartless and stupid. :(

ziqi92 0

Friday 24 July 2009 3:26

great job, u scarred them emotionally for life. now they'll become the kids with sob stories and will eventually become completely ignorant of u. they no longer acknowledge u as a mother. great job. they'll most likely grow to hate ur "favorite" as a result. great job on ruining ur newborn's relationship with this siblings too.

turtlechelle 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 8:17

hahaha that's awesome. they'll be fine. when i was six my mom whispered in mine and my siblings' ears "you're my favorite" and we all started yelling at each other while she laughed.

xxKatieegurlxx 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 16:33

i wouldn't wna talk 2 u either agree with #187

PutDownTheGun 0

Friday 7 August 2009 7:57

Let's not be so hasty to judge. Hopefully the OP learned something from this experience. Things like this can have a lasting impact on a kid. And there's no such thing as saying something on accident. Ever heard of a Freudian slip? I'm in no way defending the OP's actions but I do believe that she still deserves respect as a person.

bay_leaf 0

Sunday 20 September 2009 23:50

Parenting fail.

Pouncehyena 0

Thursday 22 October 2009 0:10

Kids don't forget things like that. I still remember a LOT of things my parents said when I was a kid both bad and good. The painful ones always stick with you. You had best find a damn good way to make it up to them, and even if you do, expect that they won't trust you ever again. Also don't expect them to want to be anywhere NEAR your new 'toy', er, child. Go take parenting classes. Everything we do effects our kids, and when it's something serious like that, no they WON'T forget it the "second you give them skittles" like some people seem to think.

whatthefuckcunt 0

Wednesday 25 November 2009 12:23

you are an idiot, and obviously NOT a parent. you can't imagine what it's like holding your newborn, or your baby of any age. they are at that time the most beautiful element of your life. i'm positive the OP didn't mean it as if she they love them more than their other kids, every baby is your favourite when they come into your life. i am not claiming to be the worlds best parent, but jesus come on. learn a thing or 2 about parenting before making such stupid comments.

tisiphone_fml 0

Sunday 13 December 2009 5:57

I'm with 193. These are the things that stick with us the most. Think about your own childhood. Hope you thought of a really good way to make it up to them. Perhaps it wasn't time for another kid, yet.

isthebrogan_x 0

Wednesday 18 November 2009 20:51

Uh, can I just say, if you've done that, and you're NOW sitting there talking to your other kids about it, explaining that mommy didn't mean to say such a horrible thing, should you not be giving them your full attention while discussing this extremely sensitive matter, rather then sitting on your computer FML-ing??