Girl v. Boy: Parents Playing Favorites?

The latest “Murphy’s Love” column just came out this week and tackles the tricky topic of parents playing favorites across gender lines. With all of the concern about building up girls’ self-esteem, some parents can overcompensate. In this scenario, Dad seems to be working very hard to care for Daughter, but Son is expected to get along on his own. Mom is concerned about the long-term ramifications. It’s no surprise that communication is at the heart of their disagreement. Read more here.