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Do you have a favourite child?

You may not ever admit it, but research shows that most parents have a favourite child. In one st...

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14.19 10 Aug 2026


Do you have a favourite child?


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14.19 10 Aug 2026


You may not ever admit it, but research shows that most parents have a favourite child. In one study in the UK, up to 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers have been shown to give preferential treatment towards one child over another. It raises the question: is it ever okay to admit you have a favourite child?

Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones for more on this is Freelance Journalist and Parenting Columnist with thejournal.ie, Niamh O'Reilly…


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