Playing favourites: The 'golden child' of the family

Most parents are scared of admitting they have a favourite child (Photo: iStock)

Playing favourites, although often apparent by how parents talk about or treat a particular child in the family, is often a taboo topic most parents will avoid at all costs.

Indeed, if you ask any ‘good’ parent out there if they have a favourite child, most would probably say no. However, research shows many in fact do have a favourite child – whether they admit to it or not.