One of the debates that is little talked about is whether or not the parents have a son favorite. Although 99 percent deny it, a study claims that it could be real.
This is a research carried out by Psychological Bulletinan academic journal founded by psychologist Johns Hopkinswhich detailed that there are several aspects to consider.
Favorite children in childhood tend to be more emotionally stable, according to science. Photo: Unsplash.The study analyzed more than 30 investigations and databases which revealed that the children Responsible and sociable are usually the favorites.
Alexander Jensenlead author of the research and academic at the Brigham Young Universityexplains that unequal treatment can have lasting effects.
According to the results, those who were the favorites in childhood tend to be more emotionally stablehave stronger relationships and reach greater professional success.
What are the factors that determine the favorite child?
The study reviewed data from almost 20,000 people from the US y Western Europeconsidering factors such as gender, personality traits and birth order. Below are the most relevant factors:
According to the study, parents develop a closer relationship with sociable children. Photo: Shutterstock.- Both mothers and fathers showed a slight inclination for daughters.
- Organized and responsible children: According to the study, they tend to receive different treatment, possibly because parents consider them easier to educate.
Both mothers and fathers showed favoritism for daughters. Photo: Freepik.- The older brothers: They tend to receive greater autonomy, since they tend to be more mature and self-sufficient.
- Sociable children: The study highlights that parents, unconsciously, develop a closer relationship with sociable childrenbecause it facilitates family dynamics. However, he clarifies that this does not mean that others are loved less.
How it affects the brothers
According to science, although unequal treatment between siblings can occur unconsciously, experts recommend that parents be transparent and communicative to avoid resentments.
Alexander Jensen points out that the most important thing is that all children feel loved and supported in the same way, even if differences arise in the relationship with each one.
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