

If there is an argument or fight, the parent(s) (or parent(s) of parent(s)) will always take the side of one particular sibling, and the other(s) will be the ones being scolded/punished. But one child having to do all the chores on a daily basis, while their sibling sits and plays video games, is definitely favoritism. One child being asked to do the other's chores because their sibling is sick is not favoritism, although that won't stop the kid lumbered with the extra work from grumbling. In order to qualify, this has to be consistent. Parental Favoritism is just what it sounds like - one child is given preference over their siblings.

Bad enough when you're an only child, but if you're among a pack of siblings, this particular trope is nearly guaranteed to raise its head at some point in order to make life even more difficult.
