Study Reveals Parents' Preference for Daughters Over Sons

• Parents tend to favor daughters due to traits like agreeableness and responsibility.
• Younger siblings often receive more favorable treatment, as per BYU research.
• Parental favoritism impacts children's mental health and family dynamics.
• Parents are more aware of their daughter preference than children themselves.
• Favoritism, based on traits like responsibility, can spur sibling rivalries.
• Birth order affects parenting; older siblings usually have more autonomy.
• 23% of parents admit to favoritism; fairness is crucial for children’s wellbeing.