Do you think Mom loves the son better while Dad loves the Daughter better?

To be honest with you, I never thought of this being something "wide spread". Of course, alot of parents will come on here and say they love their children equally. I believe this to be true. But, the question is: They they "treat" them equally. I am 26 and have two small children of my own and I am married. My 20 year old brother - single - no kids. My mother favors him in all disputes, etc. It shows that she allows my brother to treat her in a manner that if I did that - I would have gotten smacked!! As teenagers - everthing that I wasn't allowed to do - he could. My father (by the way - my parents are divorced) seems to be on my side versus being on my brothers side in debates (and trust me - they are big issues). I try not to treat my children differently. I love them both the same!! But I have had to take a step back once in a while and wonder....Do I expect more out of my daughter then my son? I don't want to repeat the mistakes of my parents.

I get your point. Yeah, in some cases it is true. I once felt that but when I grew older, I've learned that we are treated equally. It's just that some of our siblings are closer to our mom or dad. I'd like to share my own experience. Some years ago, I felt that my brother is much attached to my mother than to my dad. My mom and brother do have a very close relationship. While my dad and I are closer to each other too. When I had my first boyfriend, my dad actually got jealous and my mom felt the same way too when my brother had his first girlfriend. I think the reason behind why they seem to act like that is they are just insecure that their space in our lives be replaced.

In my opinion I think that parents love all kids the same ,but they might identify better with some kids than with others.

I think it depends on the Women. I have been around families that valued their Son and Daugthers. I grew up an only Child no I was not at all spoiled. My Mom was very spoiled and very selfish. I have 2 Children and I try to treat them both alike.

Actually it was a psychological myth for "Mom loves the son better while Dad loves the Daughter better". It just a diagonal interceptions of mind in the ancient days. Where they tried to cross-factor in family life to educate for one's family to take possession the equilibrium child care elements. That is why until now there is no genetic prove on that issue, just remains as random says among community.

i think it might be true.I always feel it from my mom, that she loves my brother better than me and then also my dad likes me better.

It would be unfair if parents treat their children differently,but then its only human that they have their favorite child.But they should try their best to not let the children know that. Well most mums prefer to be with their sons while dads want to be with the daughter.I dunno why, but it seems to be like that.