Problem
Parental favouritism
Other Names:
Unequal relationships between parents and childrenSibling inequality
Preferential parental affection
Nature:
The nature of human individuality presupposes differences in relationships between parents and their children. Those relationships may become problematic when a parent is unable to treat each child in an equally affectionate and engaging manner. If a parent feels more protective of one child or identifies with one child more than her siblings, destructive familial relationships are likely to occur. Broader Problems:
DiscriminationSocial inequalityFamily rejection of children Related Problems:
Spoilt childrenGender inequalityParental punishmentFraternal asymmetryParental permissivenessInadequate adult role models for youthParental domination of children's thinkingFailure to recognize uniqueness of family members Aggravates:
Low self esteemSibling rivalryDomestic quarrelsNeglected young childrenGeneration communication gapDisruptive behaviour in schoolsDiscrimination against male children Strategies:
Ensuring equal parental attentionReducing sibling inequalityPreserving sibling inequality Subject(s):
Society → InfantsSociety → Family
Society → Maternity, paternity
Social Activity → Friendship
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
08.11.2018 – 03:52 CET