Favoritism, unfortunately, is not uncommon within family dynamics. If you've never heard of the "golden child" effect, this story will inform you on all you need to know.
A golden child can do no wrong in the eyes of their parents, even if said "golden" child does not behave, refuses to do anything for others, and manipulates everyone around them. On the contrary, "oldest daughter syndrome" occurs when a pair of parents' first child is a girl. Parents in these scenarios assume that their daughter should know emotional maturity at a young age—that it is a virtuous understanding and they must suppress their own emotions for the greater good of the family.
In this next story, we have a case of both phenomena. The user who posted this story explains that her 15-year-old brother has always been the family favorite despite his bad behavior. One day, she comes home to find that her high school journal is destroyed. Her mother, instead of placing blame on the son and herself (because she told him where the journal was), she blames the daughter for "tempting" him. Needless to say, the 22-year-old wants out of the house as soon as possible.
A golden child can do no wrong in the eyes of their parents, even if said "golden" child does not behave, refuses to do anything for others, and manipulates everyone around them. On the contrary, "oldest daughter syndrome" occurs when a pair of parents' first child is a girl. Parents in these scenarios assume that their daughter should know emotional maturity at a young age—that it is a virtuous understanding and they must suppress their own emotions for the greater good of the family.
In this next story, we have a case of both phenomena. The user who posted this story explains that her 15-year-old brother has always been the family favorite despite his bad behavior. One day, she comes home to find that her high school journal is destroyed. Her mother, instead of placing blame on the son and herself (because she told him where the journal was), she blames the daughter for "tempting" him. Needless to say, the 22-year-old wants out of the house as soon as possible.