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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Santinojr: 2:49pm On Jan 01, 2019
[quote author=kiddoiLL post=74349953]it ....

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by BecaciaBarbie(f): 2:52pm On Jan 01, 2019
My mom has no favorite child, we are just two.....
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by firebaby(f): 2:53pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:
it is so so wrong, that shít fvcks up your child mentally while you have no idea how it's affecting them. This exact post you made is part of my struggles when I was depressed. Like I once said My dad was mostly responsible for a big part of my depression even though he had no idea.... He would show it openly in front of us all, and say it to us how my brother is so lucky and how he likes him so much, I have two brothers, and 3 sisters... Man would spend a lot of money on my brother back then nd would come up with reasons for the rest of us.
Shít even got to my kid sister the last born who felt she's always being treated unfairly, and she would tell my cousin about how she just want to do and then leave home... when she left for school, you don't know how happy she was that she was gon be free from some of the treatment and drama.
Never treat your kids like one is better than the others, never treat one like he's superior to the others...
even if one is weak, embrace he or she and shower on them all the love they need, love only makes them stronger... Love is a strong language and kids and mostly teenagers need it, that's why they end up doing stuffs outside and ending up making the wrong decisions just because you as a parent failed to do the right thing, all you know is some fvcked up sense of righteousness and religious bullshit, forgetting life is more than that and they have feelings and crave other stuffs. .. your kids won't tell you, but it affects them mentally, at some point I hated my family cus of how it made me feel...
I can still remember the day he came home with one of his friends (that one is a traditionalist), his friend told him in my presence that I've been telling myself that “one day they'll wake up at home and not see me anymore”.
He was right because i was planning and developing ideas to leave home and kept thinking of where to go... the reason why I still remember that incident is because of the respond NY dad gave him, it's forever stuck in my head, my dad responded with “If anyone decides he wants to leave, he's free to”... I was just getting into J.S.S.1... the response he gave hit me so much i couldn't get it off my head.

you should never treat one child better than the other,
I was suicidal but I got passed it, I'm fine and doing well now and up till now my dad has no idea the damage he did to me all those years.
I know how it feels to go through all that whole shít and depression and I vowed I'll never let any of my kids go through that phase or treat em that way....

and whoever can should push this to FP, there are still folks who needs to know and get this message
I tell you bro I have been Tru all this poo....but I thank God I am healing now.....it's ok we are together in this God will always be there for us.happy new year
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by xtivin2: 2:54pm On Jan 01, 2019
Biblically it's okay.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 2:57pm On Jan 01, 2019
firebaby:

I tell bro I have been Tru all this poo....but I thank God o am healing now.....it's ok we are together in this God will always be there for us.happy new year
Happy new year sis..stay strong
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 2:59pm On Jan 01, 2019
Santinojr:
Bro ..I can totally relate . i experienced mine from when i was about 10-11 years old. It all began when my dad said he saw me associating with so called bad friends. From that day he beats me at any slightest opportunity , accuses me of stealing his money , says abusive words to me . When i asked my mum why i'm being treated different from my other siblings, she said my dad hates me and wants to disown me ... Mehn I grew up with that feeling of being rejected and hated till I reached 18 .
E no easy bro, the good that came out of it is that, we all learnt from it and we'll work to never let our kids go through that same thing...

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Originalsly: 3:02pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:


it is so so wrong, that shít fvcks up your child mentally while you have no idea how it's affecting them.

Hmmmm....child mentality only?....bro...read your entire comment... the more you wrote...the more the bitterness surfaced.... showed in the tone of your writing. No doubt... you wouldn't show favouritism.... but what if your wife does? Anyone is such a situation need to sit their other half down and draw the line in the sand.
Nothing good ever comes out of having a favourite child.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Xano(m): 3:03pm On Jan 01, 2019
Interesting

I strongly advise, no parent should have a favourite child among their children. It breeds discord, jealousy, among other evil thoughts.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by COOL10(m): 3:04pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:
it is so so wrong, that shít fvcks up your child mentally while you have no idea how it's affecting them. This exact post you made is part of my struggles when I was depressed. Like I once said My dad was mostly responsible for a big part of my depression even though he had no idea.... He would show it openly in front of us all, and say it to us how my brother is so lucky and how he likes him so much, I have two brothers, and 3 sisters... Man would spend a lot of money on my brother back then nd would come up with reasons for the rest of us.
Shít even got to my kid sister the last born who felt she's always being treated unfairly, and she would tell my cousin about how she just want to do and then leave home... when she left for school, you don't know how happy she was that she was gon be free from some of the treatment and drama.
Never treat your kids like one is better than the others, never treat one like he's superior to the others...
even if one is weak, embrace he or she and shower on them all the love they need, love only makes them stronger... Love is a strong language and kids and mostly teenagers need it, that's why they end up doing stuffs outside and ending up making the wrong decisions just because you as a parent failed to do the right thing, all you know is some fvcked up sense of righteousness and religious bullshit, forgetting life is more than that and they have feelings and crave other stuffs. .. your kids won't tell you, but it affects them mentally, at some point I hated my family cus of how it made me feel...
I can still remember the day he came home with one of his friends (that one is a traditionalist), his friend told him in my presence that I've been telling myself that “one day they'll wake up at home and not see me anymore”.
He was right because i was planning and developing ideas to leave home and kept thinking of where to go... the reason why I still remember that incident is because of the respond NY dad gave him, it's forever stuck in my head, my dad responded with “If anyone decides he wants to leave, he's free to”... I was just getting into J.S.S.1... the response he gave hit me so much i couldn't get it off my head.

you should never treat one child better than the other,
I was suicidal but I got passed it, I'm fine and doing well now and up till now my dad has no idea the damage he did to me all those years.
I know how it feels to go through all that whole shít and depression and I vowed I'll never let any of my kids go through that phase or treat em that way....

and whoever can should push this to FP, there are still folks who needs to know and get this message
.


Damn,bro. That's tough embarassed
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 3:05pm On Jan 01, 2019
SlimHan:
@kiddoiLL
Good to know someone out there knows exactly how that feels. Pray I grow up to do well just like you did sir.

Been there
Still there and it's not just easy.
stay strong and keep a straight head, you'll do just fine
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 3:08pm On Jan 01, 2019
Originalsly:


Hmmmm....child mentality only?....bro...read your entire comment... the more you wrote...the more the bitterness surfaced.... showed in the tone of your writing. No doubt... you wouldn't show favouritism.... but what if your wife does? Anyone is such a situation need to sit their other half down and draw the line in the sand.
Nothing good ever comes out of having a favourite child.
she shouldn't try that shít with any of my kids oo...well it's not a thing I'll hide from her, since it will help her understand why it's bad and why I'm against it..

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 3:10pm On Jan 01, 2019
COOL10:
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Damn,bro. That's tough embarassed
Man that response he gave can never be erased from my head...
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Daeylar(f): 3:11pm On Jan 01, 2019
No, not right.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Albertone(m): 3:11pm On Jan 01, 2019
Ok
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Gabzzz(m): 3:13pm On Jan 01, 2019
Not right at all
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Zieina(f): 3:14pm On Jan 01, 2019
Wrong. Absolutely wrong. I see it as a form of silent abuse to the other children or child.

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Zeinymira(f): 3:15pm On Jan 01, 2019
Blakjewelry:
it might happen naturally but please don't let it show

We can't help it as parents, there will be that child who will be closer to our heart. The best thing is not to show it
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Originalsly: 3:20pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:


she shouldn't try that shít with any of my kids oo...well it's not a thing I'll hide from her, since it will help her understand why it's bad and why I'm against it..

Lol...as expected!...well the main reason I said people like you should sit your wife down is to save her from your fury!...just the thought and you're already fired up!.... this topic really struck k a nerve in you!

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Reference(m): 3:20pm On Jan 01, 2019
Then you better hope it is not your first and primary heir so it all balances out.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by kiddoiLL(m): 3:23pm On Jan 01, 2019
Originalsly:


Lol...as expected!...well the main reason I said people like you should sit your wife down is to save her from your fury!...just the thought and you're already fired up!.... this topic really struck k a nerve in you!
Lol.... I said I won't hide it from her so she'll understand...it's not something to hide from a permanent spouse

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by COOL10(m): 3:24pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:
Man that response he gave can never be erased from my head...
.

I'm glad you didn't let that keep you down for too long smiley. Our stories are quite similar only that it's vice versa I.e my mom grin. Funny thing is I don't give a shiit about who she favours or not cos it doesn't add or take anything away from my bank account. What irritates me is when she shoves it unapologetically in my face through comparisons and taking sides with them even when they're clearly wrong. Like someone said earlier,no need giving birth to more than ONE offspring if you can't share your love equally and fairly. Don't make your child feel left out,unloved,and unimportant just because of your inability to control your favouritism. That shiit kills.

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Zieina(f): 3:28pm On Jan 01, 2019
Zeinymira:


We can't help it as parents, there will be that child who will be closer to our heart. The best thing is not to show it

You must work on yourself not to have a favorite. Because I don't think it's possible to have a favorite and not show it. If you know what it is to be a victim of this kind of thing, surely you'll learn to love your children equally

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Rick9(m): 3:28pm On Jan 01, 2019
Very wrong & highly condemnable
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Zeinymira(f): 3:33pm On Jan 01, 2019
Zieina:


You must work on yourself not to have a favorite. Because I don't think it's possible to have a favorite and not show it. If you know what it is to be a victim of this kind of thing, surely you'll learn to love your children equally

It really can't be helped. See, I believe am my mom's favorite and my eldest sis believe the same thing as well. The key point is don't show it.
When you talk about victims, well their parents abused them

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Zieina(f): 3:35pm On Jan 01, 2019
Zeinymira:


It really can't be helped. See, I believe am my mom's favorite and my eldest sis believe the same thing as well. The key point is don't show it.
When you talk about victims, well their parents abused them

If that's the case, then your mum doesn't have a favorite. Trust me, if she does have a favorite, she wouldn't be able to hide it.

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Nobody: 3:42pm On Jan 01, 2019
ojun50:
All parent do, hiding it was make the family at peace
Not true.

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Nobody: 3:47pm On Jan 01, 2019
danduj:
Every parent has a favorite child, they just try as much as possible to hide it
Not true

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by brightnonso: 3:54pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:
it is so so wrong, that shít fvcks up your child mentally while you have no idea how it's affecting them. This exact post you made is part of my struggles when I was depressed. Like I once said My dad was mostly responsible for a big part of my depression even though he had no idea.... He would show it openly in front of us all, and say it to us how my brother is so lucky and how he likes him so much, I have two brothers, and 3 sisters... Man would spend a lot of money on my brother back then nd would come up with reasons for the rest of us.
Shít even got to my kid sister the last born who felt she's always being treated unfairly, and she would tell my cousin about how she just want to do and then leave home... when she left for school, you don't know how happy she was that she was gon be free from some of the treatment and drama.
Never treat your kids like one is better than the others, never treat one like he's superior to the others...
even if one is weak, embrace he or she and shower on them all the love they need, love only makes them stronger... Love is a strong language and kids and mostly teenagers need it, that's why they end up doing stuffs outside and ending up making the wrong decisions just because you as a parent failed to do the right thing, all you know is some fvcked up sense of righteousness and religious bullshit, forgetting life is more than that and they have feelings and crave other stuffs. .. your kids won't tell you, but it affects them mentally, at some point I hated my family cus of how it made me feel...
I can still remember the day he came home with one of his friends (that one is a traditionalist), his friend told him in my presence that I've been telling myself that “one day they'll wake up at home and not see me anymore”.
He was right because i was planning and developing ideas to leave home and kept thinking of where to go... the reason why I still remember that incident is because of the respond NY dad gave him, it's forever stuck in my head, my dad responded with “If anyone decides he wants to leave, he's free to”... I was just getting into J.S.S.1... the response he gave hit me so much i couldn't get it off my head.

you should never treat one child better than the other,
I was suicidal but I got passed it, I'm fine and doing well now and up till now my dad has no idea the damage he did to me all those years.
I know how it feels to go through all that whole shít and depression and I vowed I'll never let any of my kids go through that phase or treat em that way....

and whoever can should push this to FP, there are still folks who needs to know and get this message

To have favorites is not bad because Even God has too...
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by chiboy1116: 3:55pm On Jan 01, 2019
It's not possible not to have one , parents are humans also , but don't make it so obvious.

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by chiboy1116: 3:56pm On Jan 01, 2019
kiddoiLL:
it is so so wrong, that shít fvcks up your child mentally while you have no idea how it's affecting them. This exact post you made is part of my struggles when I was depressed. Like I once said My dad was mostly responsible for a big part of my depression even though he had no idea.... He would show it openly in front of us all, and say it to us how my brother is so lucky and how he likes him so much, I have two brothers, and 3 sisters... Man would spend a lot of money on my brother back then nd would come up with reasons for the rest of us.
Shít even got to my kid sister the last born who felt she's always being treated unfairly, and she would tell my cousin about how she just want to do and then leave home... when she left for school, you don't know how happy she was that she was gon be free from some of the treatment and drama.
Never treat your kids like one is better than the others, never treat one like he's superior to the others...
even if one is weak, embrace he or she and shower on them all the love they need, love only makes them stronger... Love is a strong language and kids and mostly teenagers need it, that's why they end up doing stuffs outside and ending up making the wrong decisions just because you as a parent failed to do the right thing, all you know is some fvcked up sense of righteousness and religious bullshit, forgetting life is more than that and they have feelings and crave other stuffs. .. your kids won't tell you, but it affects them mentally, at some point I hated my family cus of how it made me feel...
I can still remember the day he came home with one of his friends (that one is a traditionalist), his friend told him in my presence that I've been telling myself that “one day they'll wake up at home and not see me anymore”.
He was right because i was planning and developing ideas to leave home and kept thinking of where to go... the reason why I still remember that incident is because of the respond NY dad gave him, it's forever stuck in my head, my dad responded with “If anyone decides he wants to leave, he's free to”... I was just getting into J.S.S.1... the response he gave hit me so much i couldn't get it off my head.

you should never treat one child better than the other,
I was suicidal but I got passed it, I'm fine and doing well now and up till now my dad has no idea the damage he did to me all those years.
I know how it feels to go through all that whole shít and depression and I vowed I'll never let any of my kids go through that phase or treat em that way....

and whoever can should push this to FP, there are still folks who needs to know and get this message
all this kind epistle , dude evn God has a favourite son . You can't love all your kids equally ,but don't make it obvious.


PS. Just read it, your dad really f up. He really made it obvious . Sorry for all those times he caused u pains.
Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by rilikalid(m): 3:59pm On Jan 01, 2019
To the best of my understanding, there is nothing like favorite child in the real sense of it. But a child, who parent consider to be the weakest among other children tend to get more attention and care from the parent and it makes people perceive them as favorite. So if f you have being perceived as your parent's favorite, check yourself. It is either you are the last child, only girl or the less successful among your siblings

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Re: Is It Right To Have A Favourite Child As A Parent? by Ayobami7(m): 4:15pm On Jan 01, 2019
我什么都没有

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