HAVING A favourite family member is something that many of us would hate to admit.
But one woman has taken to kidspot.com.au to reveal that she has a favourite niece and nephew and isn’t sure how to feel about it.
The woman revealed that she is an aunt to seven nieces and nephews and in her heart, it’s clear that she has favourites.
She explained: “Don't worry, I don't make any child feel less loved. Even though they are (joking!).
“I am super close to my siblings so it makes sense that I adore adore adore their kids.
“We all love each other's kids; have helped raise them, discipline them, spoil them, and feed them.
“But all nieces and nephews are not made equal.
“I have an extra special relationship with one nephew and one niece – and you might be able to see why when I explain further down.
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“I know we're not supposed to say these things aloud.
“In the same way, we're not meant to have a favourite child – even though it's a natural thing.
“For example, I am my dad's favourite; he was my biggest champion and said shit like, "Not only are they the smartest of all my girls, you're the most beautiful," when my horrible sisters would tease me about being in the middle stream in maths, and less than 160cm tall.
“That's why I feel that favourites are circumstantial to some extent – and it's definitely why I have my two favourites.”
The woman explained that her nephew was the first grandchild in the family and he got her through many difficult times in her life.
She continued: “My nephew, now a teenager and 700cm taller than me, was the first grandchild. So he was always going to be special.
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“But I babysat him for a year when he was one, as my sister returned to work – while I was concentrating on doing IVF.
“That kid got me through IVF, as I took him for my blood tests and specialist appointments.
“He was such a delight and a joy that really made those days go by like a breeze. His innocence was a balm for my soul.
“But also, I can't describe to you how cute he was. HE WAS SO FREAKIN' CUTE. I can't get more specific than that.
“I loved rocking him to sleep and spoiling him with treats. Just the best memories.
“We naturally developed a special bond and that continues to this day.”
As well as this, the woman explained that her favourite niece became her favourite a year later, when her parents ignored her to focus on another child.
She added: “Then, there's my favourite niece, who didn't become a 'favourite' until after her sister was born a year later; aka, the time when her parents began ignoring her to concentrate on another child.
“As I watched my sleep-deprived sister and BIL thrust the huge burdens of restraint and kindness on their firstborn, who was being utterly neglected, I knew then, as an aunt, I needed to step up.
“I even developed a name for my role: the RSPCJ – the Royal Society for Protection against Cruelty to Jessicas. I advocated for her in every situation, always unnecessarily.
“My sister was not amused, but I've always been helpful like that.
“The challenge with having favourites is that while of course, I love all the others, I'm not as engaged with them; they're kinda a bit boring sometimes.
“Or, perhaps it's not these innocent kids, but me just wanting time with my faves.
“I find this especially hard on Christmases and birthdays when I want to spoil my faves, but find myself thinking twice about when it's the others' turns.
“You guys, I know this makes me a terrible aunt. I feel guilty about it… occasionally.
“But mostly, I feel sorry for myself when I have to be restrained about lavishing gifts on my two faves all year round, knowing I don't care as much for doing the same for the others.
“And so, I keep this dark secret to myself… and pretend that they are all equal to me.
“Which sucks. Now I know how my mum has always felt about me.”
Do you think this woman is in the right or not for having favourites?
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