Ever felt like your parents had a favorite child? Well, this 23-year-old woman and her brother decided to prove that their mom had a clear preference for their sister. The siblings had long suspected that their mother favored their sister, but their mom always denied it. One day, they decided to put her to the test, and the results were explosive.
The Golden Child Joke

Mom’s Unequal Treatment

Swearing Double Standards

Sister Gets a Pass

Confronting the Favoritism

The Swearing Challenge

Mom Loses It

Dad Takes Their Side

Mean Messages and Sister’s Response

Impact on Mental Health

Partners’ Opinions

Doubting Their Actions

Siblings Expose Mom’s Favoritism: Family Torn Apart
After years of feeling like their mom favored their sister, the 23-year-old woman and her brother decided to put their mom to the test. They exposed her double standards when it came to swearing, and their mom lost it, accusing them of being ungrateful and bitter. Their dad took their side, but the family is now more divided than ever. Was it worth it to expose the truth, or should they have just kept quiet? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this explosive family drama…
NTA for exposing mom’s favoritism, sister called OP c*nt
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Advice on dealing with favoritism and setting boundaries with family.

NTA. The commenter suggests leaving the narcissistic mom and sister be, and highlights the importance of having a supportive dad and brother.

NTA. Commenter advises OP to draw a line with her mother and stand up for herself. Replies discuss reasons for staying silent and offer support.
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NTA but beware of the consequences of being the non-golden child ♀️

ESH, but the idea of recording fav sister cursing is hilarious

Sibling stands up to mom’s favoritism in family drama

Sibling drama sparks savage NTA comment with no mercy

Sibling stands up to mom’s favoritism, seeks counseling. NTA

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation, calls out dad’s inaction.

Recording could have helped, but NTA and ignore them.

Suggests starting a new tradition of family reunion with only immediate family

Set boundaries with family to avoid toxic favoritism

Sibling exposes mom’s favoritism, advice to stand up for self. NTA

NTA calls out family’s gaslighting and suggests leaving toxic situation.

Sibling calls out favoritism, but what’s the end goal?

Stand up for yourself! Confidence is key. NTA
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Encouraging support for OP to cut ties with toxic family

Mom kicked out two kids for one and still claims no favoritism. NTA
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NTA. Experiencing favoritism and emotional abuse from family is unacceptable. Stand up!

Taking a stand against blatant favoritism and toxic family dynamics

NTA. Sister not only girl/youngest. Dad supports. Cut contact w/ mom/sis.

Sister exposes mom’s favoritism with proof and demands justice

Sibling calls out mom’s favoritism, sets boundaries for future care

NTA. Seek therapy to heal from mom’s favoritism. Radio silence helps.

NTA, but be aware of the larger “golden child” dynamic

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism? Drama alert!

Cutting toxic family ties for peace

What’s the endgame? Seeking resolution or more drama?

Mom’s favoritism stems from unfulfilled dreams. NTA for calling it out

Sibling stands up to mom’s favoritism in family drama

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let favoritism slide. NTA

NTA. Dealing with parental favoritism is inhumane. Check out r/JustNoMIL
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Cutting ties with family? Let’s discuss…

Sibling solidarity! NTA stands up against favoritism

Sibling stands up to mom’s favoritism, receives NTA support

Supportive comment recommends low contact with toxic family members.

Burn! NTA exposes mom’s favoritism in 2020

Sibling exposes mom’s favoritism, dad sides with them. NTA

Sibling rivalry and favoritism exposed. NTA for calling it out

Moved away to be appreciated: NTA

Sibling drama: NTA but let it go to avoid trouble ♂️

Golden child favoritism causes family drama, NTA advises moving on

Sibling drama unfolds as youngest exposes mom’s favoritism

Mom’s blatant favoritism exposed by youngest sibling

Recording evidence of favoritism and considering low contact.

Being the spouse of the not-favorite child is tough

NTA for calling out mom’s favoritism, seek mental health support

Youngest sibling stands up to mom’s favoritism

Sibling stands up to favoritism, internet agrees with NTA verdict

Commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns mother’s favoritism

Redditors applaud youngest sibling for calling out mom’s favoritism

Standing up to family favoritism: NTA takes control

Choosing self-preservation over toxic family dynamics.

Savage response to favoritism accusation. No Christmas cards needed.

Exposing favoritism: NTA warns of future consequences for mother and family
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Sibling drama escalates with swearing and name-calling. NTA’s revenge plan

Middle child sympathizes with youngest sibling’s struggle with favoritism

Speculation about parentage causes tension in family

Cut ties with toxic family for your own happiness.

Sibling exposes mom’s favoritism, commenters side with youngest.
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Sisterly rivalry sparks epic family feud competition. Let’s watch!

Not the a**hole verdict for a crappy mom.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Sibling stands up to toxic family dynamic, chooses self-care

Growing up with parental favoritism is tough
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Sister called out for being a jerk.
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Blame lies with the mother for causing sibling rivalry
