Mothers are more critical of their daughters than their sons, and admit to having a having stronger bond with their little boys, according to research. The research shows that mums type their children according to gender, with boys being labelled with far more positive traits than their sisters.

Do moms like sons more than daughters?

A new survey suggests that mothers are more critical of their daughters, more indulgent of their sons. More than half said they had formed a stronger bond with their sons and mothers were more likely to describe their little girls as “stroppy” and “serious”, and their sons as “cheeky” and “loving”.

How do you survive a toxic mother?

Heres what they had to say.First, determine whether your parents are *actually* toxic. Understand that typical boundaries are disrupted when dealing with toxic parents. So, how do you deal? Have a plan of action and a support system you can rely on. Remember to give yourself permission to say “no”27 Nov 2018

How do you deal with parental favoritism?

Try to counteract the negative effects of parental favoritism and possible sibling rivalry by cultivating a strong relationship with your sibling that is independent from your parents. You can do this by spending quality time together outside of family functions or making a date to go to lunch.