The mental pressure of being an obvious favourite child to your parents.

[Teri W]

There are people that are obvious favourites children to their parents. While it feels good to be the preferred child, it comes with lots of mental pressure as the person grows.

They would always be under pressure to try and conform to being the favorite of their parents. They might face rejection from their other siblings.

This is why parents should not obvious favourite children in their homes to avoid a child having to struggle with all those mental pressures.

 

[Shree]

Being the obvious favourite child can sound like a privilege, but it often comes with hidden pressure. You might feel responsible for maintaining your parents’ expectations, living up to their pride, or even protecting your siblings’ feelings. It can create guilt, anxiety, and the constant need to perform or please. Some people find themselves suppressing their own needs just to keep harmony at home. Over time, this emotional weight can blur your sense of identity.

 

[Hazel]

Thankfully wasn’t in that position myself, but I have seen how it can create guilt, especially if siblings feel overlooked. It can be hard to balance gratitude for love with the weight of comparison.