Why Would Parents Have Favoritism?

Favoritism is unfair and bad!

YES!

Favoritism is unfair. I acknowledge the other side and actually understand why they'd say it's not. However, favoritism in families - especially with middle children, who are already at a higher risk for things such as depression - cannot be said as a 'good thing'. Even if said once, it is something anyone will remember. Same goes to the workplace, the classroom and many more. Why? Because it's unfair.

How about when you were young - go back to Christmas morning. An excited day, until you realize your brother got a big amount of money you also wanted. Why? Because your brother was smarter, funnier, and have more privileges than you, (or something or other), your parents chose him to be their favorite while you work just as hard as him.

There is such a thing as equality, but supporting favoritism is basically supporting biased decisions and inequality. Yes, sure, maybe once or twice is not harmful. When done many times, though, it is very harmful to others. It may be a 'natural' human thing, but that's not an excuse. (That's almost like saying a kid didn't do his homework because his emotions did not like it.) I suggest for everyone to remember: favoritism is unfair. If you really want to support that thought, inform people - maybe one day many places may be cleaned of this and we can easily spot workplaces and the etc. with this problem.

Favoritism is bad!

It is bad, because they other person can see that you are favoriting and may feel like they are unimportant or lesser, from the other person, which can make them sad and not want to try their best! You need to promote both the childs in a way that makes the learning environment equal and fair, while helping both as needed!