Parenting and Kids: Favoritism

Favoritism

By Damnlife123 - 21/04/2009 02:39 - United States

Today, I was playing and laughing with my new baby boy. He was giggling, and it was adorable. Out of nowhere, I said, "You're my favorite!" Now I'm sitting here, talking to my two other children about how what I said earlier I didn't mean personally. They never want to talk to me again. FML

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Emotional

By Shellz - 09/11/2024 22:00 - United States - Birmingham

Today, my mom sent me a text that said "You're my favorite!" and I got all emotional. Then I realized she'd accidentally sent it to our family group chat. My siblings were furious, and she tried to backtrack by calling all of us her "favorites." FML

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You deserved it 100

For no one

By NotEvenInTheRunning - 24/03/2023 01:00 - Ireland

Today, in front of all my family, my grandmother said it was so funny how my brother was my mother’s favorite, while my sister was my father’s favorite. When I asked whose favorite I was, there was silence. From everyone. Including my parents. Guess I know where I’m not wanted now. FML

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Ungrateful

By Anonymous - 12/10/2020 14:08

Today, my three-year-old told me he hates me cause I’m mean because I wouldn’t give him another cupcake. Now he is calling his grandma his new mommy. FML

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You deserved it 174

By dinapar - 14/07/2009 14:02 - Canada

Today, I was cuddling with my boyfriend watching a movie, my boyfriend then leans in and says: "You know, you're my favourite girlfriend." I then jokingly responded by saying: "You say that like I'm not the only girlfriend you have right now." I hate being right. FML

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You deserved it 4 970

Nice of her

By Bill - 06/12/2009 20:28 - United States

Today, I was sitting on the couch with my 5 year-old on my lap. All of a sudden, she turned to me and said, "Daddy, I love your boobies. They're a good pillow." My own kid just called me fat. FML

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You deserved it 18 122

By Username - 29/07/2011 23:36 - United States

Today, my younger brother and I got into a fight over who the favorite child is. My mom overheard, came in the living room and said, "It's your little brother, now shut up." She was serious. FML

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You deserved it 7 350

No refunds

By Anonymous - 18/09/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, after my 4 year-old was so excited to be a big sister, hugging my belly every chance she got, counting down the days till the due date, my son was born this morning. She took one look at him and declared, “I don’t like him, leave him here, do we have to keep him?” then started crying. FML

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You deserved it 138

By amiliaroberts123 - 15/10/2012 00:45 - United States - Raphine

Today, I was babysitting, and we were playing a game. Because he was little, I let him win all the games. He then turned to me and said, "You're really bad at this." I got very defensive and won the next game, and was actually proud that I beat a 3-year-old. FML

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You deserved it 8 934

Wham!

By Omar Khalaf - 28/09/2017 01:30

Today, when I called my 2-year-old son over for a hug, he giggled and squealed as he ran over to me. He then stopped in front of me, punched me in the bollocks, and walked away quite happily whilst I was doubled over in pain. FML

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You deserved it 420

You ******* idiot

By Handuh15 - 31/05/2019 16:00

Today, I was babysitting with my best friend, watching my one-year-old cousin. We thought it would be funny to say a bunch of swear words in front of him, since he didn't know how to talk. Five minutes later, guess what his first word was? And guess who won't be invited over for a while? FML

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You deserved it 3 264

tomilalala 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 12:11

Hahaha You should, as a parent, know that you're never allowed to say that sentence, dear

xxwilkywayxx 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 13:03

Today, I was hanging out with my mother, older brother, and my newborn baby brother. I had been feeling upset and depressed about the new baby because I felt I would be overshadowed by him and I would get no attention. My mother assured me this would not happen and I accepted it. Then she told my baby brother that he was "her favorite." My depression just increased two-fold. FML.

Comments

Corazon220 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 23:40

How could you POSSIBLY hurt your other two kids like that? That's horrible.

moosey1234 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 23:41

lol u did not faill my mommy says tht my dog is her favorite in our family!! i really don't care..lol

oceanxcity 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 23:44

you're kind of a bitch . . . .that's horrible. those poor kids.

isantorin 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 23:45

#8 and #10 agree. damn you're a crappy parent.

justjayit 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 23:51

You're a horrible mother, even as a thoughtless joke that line sickens me.

maandaa_0 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 0:03

you ***** >:o

sneakjoint 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 0:06

pfft Your not a good mom. YDI

reetah 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 0:07

hey hey hey, people! calm down. I've found that when I'm babytalking and I get too into it sometimes stuff like that just spills out. I am SURE she didn't actually mean to say it, let alone in front of her other kids! sheesh, give her a break.

bkirbit317 0

Wednesday 22 April 2009 0:14

wow, go easy on her. yes, it's not a good thing to say at all, but it was a slip-up, and stuff happens. I can't believe you people are willing to call her a horrible person who doesn't deserve to have kids. Really, no one's perfect, and compared to some of the stuff some parents do, if this is the worst that ever happens, I'd say she's a wonderful parent. Agreed with the putting adjectives in front, like "my favorite BABY", etc. don't sweat it, it's not like they're going to remember something like this their entire lives and hold it against you.