Key Findings
Research indicates parents often favor daughters, first-borns, and children displaying conscientious traits, challenging previous beliefs of gender bias favoring sons or daughters by opposite genders.
Favoritism can manifest in various ways, including affection, conflict resolution, and resource allocation, impacting children's mental health and family relationships.
Implications and Insights
While conscientious and agreeable children may receive more favorable treatment, this does not establish a definitive cause-and-effect relationship, highlighting the complexity of familial dynamics.
Awareness of favoritism and its potential consequences can guide parents towards more equitable treatment, fostering healthier relationships and individual well-being among siblings.