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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tomilalala 0

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

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xxwilkywayxx 0

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.

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aego56 0

#41: Yes. She is a horrible horrible person who should burn in hell for saying this and her kids will hate her forever. What the **** is wrong with you, you idiot? And she can accidentally say "You're my favorite" Without realizing it's meaning right away. Just because you say "You're the best" Doesn't mean "HOLY SHIT YOU'RE BETTER THAN EVERYTHING ELSE, EVER!!!!" Her kids will forget about it tomorrow and you everyone can go on with their lives.

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lacalina 0

YDI. That was a stupid thing to say. Yeah, it was an accident... and it could be a harmless one if you never do anything like this again, but if you get into the habit of saying things like this or showing favoritism to one child, it will have lasting damage. When I was young I always suspected my mother favored my sister over me because she constantly did little things that communicated it, but I was never 100% sure until I overheard my mom saying something like this to my sister. And I've never forgotten it. It definitely damaged our relationship. But if you never do or say anything like this again, the other kids will forget about it and it wont be an issue. Just watch what you say in the future... trust me...

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keax_fml 0

how could you have said that? you don't deserve your children. YDI.

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AK 2

What, you meant it impersonally? Christ... how stupid can parents get these days?

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99Rage 0

Wow....how do you "out of nowhere" just tell your kid, in front of your OTHER children that he's you're favorite? you really dont have the slightest idea what it feels like when a parent says that. Makes us other kids feel like shit, hm? YDI. Think before you speak amigo.

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neverland_fml 0

Sorry but, YDI. No matter how much better one is than the others, you don't go around telling them that. Maybe you can tell it to your mom but never to one child. Work on your favoritism and your excuses--How can you not mean that personally? Wow, you suck.

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dizzzane 0

WOW big deal... the kids will forget next time you buy them candy at the grocery store... lame

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ffpoisongirl 0

Okay, people, calm down. Yes, what she said was a huge mistake, but it could happen to anyone. And hey, she said she didn't mean it; there are plenty of parents out there who WOULD mean it. It was one slip-up that, with a lot of sucking up, her kids will eventually (hopefully) get over. I think you're all blowing this way out of proportion.

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AliciaS_fml 0

i guess this taught you a lesson huh? sure you didn't mean it, but depending on how old your kids are (if they remember it years later) they might always look back on this as an excuse or a reason for why they are the way they are or why their brother gets 'special treatment' as the baby etc. be careful! also, you are all your children know. you have an important example to set!

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