Denial...

Many years ago I was out for the evening with one of my younger sisters and I joked about her being our parent's favorite because she had been very ill as a newborn and they doted on her all her life. She told me that, no, I was their favorite because I was the oldest and they always seemed more proud of my achievements. A week or so later we joked with our youngest sister that she was the favorite because she was the baby of the family and she said that our brother was the favorite because he was the only son. I raised 4 children and I can tell you that "favorite" is not a general term. I have no "general favorite". My son has his place in my heart as my only son and my oldest. My three daughters also have their special places. I will defend all of them equally and love all of them unconditionally.

Is your brother older or younger than you? Sorry for asking

that i think is very human. It is not that parents dont like their own children but just tat they prefer one better. Lets say, you love both your parents, but you might be just as well as little closer to your father than your mother....which does not mean that you don't love your mother. things like this can be a bit difficult to explain.... i just hope you get the point. Thinbk of yourself as independent and that you don't need your mother to bail you out on everything.

... So that the other sibling won't be hurt directly (know what I mean?) It's just a "balancing" excuse for mothers (no offense to the moms out there ILY all). The only thing I can advice you is don't get/be jealous. You'll be just giving a favor to your little bro (the more you show your attitude towards your mom, the more she will favor your brother). If you really want it your way, do it in a psychological way, play mind games with them (but I don't recommend you to do this ... this is BAD). ^^ Just love you mom and your brother with all your heart, you'll be glad you did so. ;)