Hey new baby,
There is an article in Time magazine this week that examined favoritism among siblings. The basic premise of the article was that even though parents pretend not to have a favorite child, they almost always do. One survey found that 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers showed a preference for one child.
The bad news for you, future younger child, is that the favorite was usually the older child. So, before you are even born you're starting out with a natural disadvantage. But, don't be intimidated! Think of this as your challenge: to be the best super-baby you can be! Sleep all night after two weeks! Potty train when you are one! Land a lucrative endorsement deal with a cloth diaper company! It's a uphill battle to be the favorite, but you can do it!
By the way, the studies also say that parents should never ever reveal which child is their favorite. Even if you don't succeed in the things I listed above, we'll never let on.
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