Examines the implications of favoritism on family relationships, discussing how having a favorite child can have a negative impact on family dynamics and can be the cause of emotional stress and developmental problems both for the child and the other siblings in the family.

Introduction : favorite child : the road to power -- Every family has its story -- Favoritism : known to all -- The favorite child complex -- Who's the favorite and who isn't -- They're all my favorites -- Rewards and risks of being the favorite -- Father's favorite son -- Father's favorite daughter -- Mother's favorite son -- Mother's favorite daughter -- The overlooked child -- Conclusion.