Teen Confronts Parents About Favoritism Towards Younger Brother

Being the eldest child can be tough, especially when a younger sibling comes along and suddenly becomes the center of attention. This was the case for a 16-year-old girl who felt that her parents were favoring her 20-month-old brother over her. From being asked to give up her room to having her belongings taken without consent, she had had enough.

But when she confronted her parents about their obvious bias, things got heated. Was she wrong for speaking up or were her parents being unfair? Read on to find out how this family feud unfolded in this situation .

Teen discusses parents’ favoritism towards younger brother

Teen shares experience of feeling overlooked by parents for younger brother

Sibling rivalry over room and snacks

Sibling rivalry over electronics

Sibling rivalry over TV and Chromecast leads to confrontation

Teen confronts parents about favoring younger brother’s comfort over theirs

Teen confronts parents about favoritism and gets no compensation

Teen confronts parents about favoritism and is called an A**hole.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Family dynamics can be tough, especially when it comes to sharing attention and resources. In this case, a teenager confronts her parents about favoritism towards her younger brother. From giving him her snacks to taking her TV and Chromecast for his bedtime routine, it seems like the parents are taking things a bit too far.

Is it fair for the older sibling to constantly give up her belongings for the younger one? Or is it time for the parents to start setting some boundaries? Let’s dive into the AITA Reddit post and see what others have to say about this sticky situation .

NTA for confronting parents. Sleeping with a TV on is a terrible habit for anyone, especially babies. Other options like a cheap radio or white noise machine should be considered.

Parents prioritize screen time over infant care. NTA.

Debate over whether a 20-month-old can distinguish TV from static.

NTA calls out parents for favoritism, suggests being paid for babysitting.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes parents’ parenting skills.

Teen seeks advice on dealing with favoritism from parents towards younger brother

NTA. TVs in a child’s room is lazy parenting. Call them out.

20-month-old brother has own TV – NTA, entitlement concerns

White noise machine might help the baby’s screen addiction

Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation and calls out parents’ favoritism

Parents’ favoritism towards younger brother sparks discussion on family dynamics

Parents’ favoritism caused child’s development issues. NTA for confronting them.

Lazy parents spoiling younger brother, harming his sleep and eyesight ‍♂️

Escape from favoritism and a future monster

Parents taking OP’s things for baby’s comfort. NTA suggests alternatives.

Standing up to favoritism. Ending toxic family dynamics.

Standing up for yourself against favoritism

Teen accuses parents of favoritism towards younger sibling, gets robbed

Teen stands up to favoritism and takes back belongings.

Teen calls out parents’ favoritism, sparks debate about toddler’s TV

Parents show favoritism towards younger brother, teenager speaks out. NTA.

Validating NTA’s frustration with empathetic tone

Teen confronts parents about favoritism towards younger brother. NTA.

Parents prioritize their own convenience over their children’s well-being

Younger brother gets favoritism from parents, commenter calls out bad parenting ‍♀️

Advice for frustrated teen on confronting parents about favoritism

Teen confronts parents about favoritism towards younger brother’s snacks and TV

Commenter calls out lazy and selfish parenting, not favoritism.

Validating commenters’ feelings can go a long way

Teen stands up against parental favoritism towards younger brother

Ownership of gifts questioned in TV favoritism dispute

Enraged at clear favoritism towards younger sibling. NTA

The dangers of parental favoritism and its long-term effects

Who needs a Chromecast for sleep anyway?

Teen accuses parents of favoritism for brother over TV

Set boundaries and take back control of your belongings

The damaging effects of parental favoritism on mental health.

Sibling favoritism causes tension and differing parenting styles. NTA.

Not the a**hole, but why? Tell us more

Encouragement to educate parents on effects of screen time on kids

Powerful statement against parentification.

Parents favor younger brother over teen, stealing their things. NTA.

Standing up to parental favoritism with restraint

Not the a**hole!

Teen speaks up about unfair treatment from selfish parents.