Which child I happen to prefer changes day by day, therapist Anna Mathur writes.
In any other familial relationship it's OK to have a favourite – many of us would admit that we're closer to one parent over another or have a better relationship with a particular sibling or grandparent.
But here's the thing: which child I happen to prefer changes day by day, sometimes hour by hour.
The word 'favourite' suddenly becomes inflammatory, because people equate liking with loving, assuming that because you favour one child over another, you love them more.
You shouldn't feel guilty about having a favourite child, reveals therapist ANNA MATHUR...