Posted by antigua on March 14, 2005, at 20:44:32
In reply to Question for parents?, posted by rainbowbrite on March 10, 2005, at 12:59:17
I have all my ducks in order on this question. In my mind I love them equally, but as someone said I don't love them all the same at the same time. It would be silly for me to say that when I'm in fighting mode with one of them.
That said, here's my answer to my children. I love my oldest in a special way because he was my first and we experienced all the newness together. I love my second in her special way because she is my only daughter. And I love my youngest in his own special way because he is the youngest, and my last. It seems to go over well with all three of him and I believe it to be true.
My mother, at times, has loved me more than my siblings and it's a terrible burden to carry. I would try my best not to do that to my children. But yes, I do believe parents can love one child more and often don't hide it well. It's very unfair.
antigua
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