Researchers at Brigham Young University say parents might subtly show favoritism based on birth order, personality, and gender.

An analysis of studies on parental favoritism has found that parents tend to favor children with certain personality traits.

Most parents will try to maintain that they don't have a favourite child. But a new study suggests that many are actually lying. Researchers from Brigham Young University have revealed that ...

Parents are more likely to favor daughters and more-agreeable children, new research suggests, although the findings may only apply to people from certain demographics.

New research shows parents do have a favourite child, showering affection on younger siblings, daughters, and the more ...

But what if we told you that, actually, your parents might just have a favourite. New research from Brigham Young University (BYU) suggests younger siblings generally receive more favourable treatment ...