Topic : 06/27 Problem Parent or Problem Child?

I am extremely angry that this woman, Kim, would allow herself to have another child.  There is a large span between the eldest and middle child but not between the middle child and the baby.  It especially annoys me that she comes right out and tells everyone that the middle child is her favorite.  I am an extreme believer in treating your children equally and if you think you have a favorite, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!!.  Do not allow the children to know that you favor one over the other as it causes extreme low self-esteem in the child that is not favored.  I just went through this with my mother-in-law last year at Christmas.  She had bought extravagent gifts for all the grandchildren except one, my daughter who is not her blood grandchild but has been in the family for all of her life.  She even favored my sister-in-law's step-son who has only been in the family for 4 year.  We had a big blow out and my husband did not see a problem with this.  I had it out with my mother-in-law after she came over and I explained to her that my daughter cried Christmas day because she felt that her 'grandmother' did not like her.  My daughter is very responsible, straight-A's, works and pays her own car insurance, gas and cell phone.  She uses all the money she gets for the Holidays for her bills and appreciates every little bit.  The other kids that were spoiled, never appreciate what they get and expect it. 

This is not fair for any child to be favored over anyone or anything!!!  Grow up mom!!!

I am extremely angry that this woman, Kim, would allow herself to have another child.  There is a large span between the eldest and middle child but not between the middle child and the baby.  It especially annoys me that she comes right out and tells everyone that the middle child is her favorite.  I am an extreme believer in treating your children equally and if you think you have a favorite, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!!.  Do not allow the children to know that you favor one over the other as it causes extreme low self-esteem in the child that is not favored.  I just went through this with my mother-in-law last year at Christmas.  She had bought extravagent gifts for all the grandchildren except one, my daughter who is not her blood grandchild but has been in the family for all of her life.  She even favored my sister-in-law's step-son who has only been in the family for 4 year.  We had a big blow out and my husband did not see a problem with this.  I had it out with my mother-in-law after she came over and I explained to her that my daughter cried Christmas day because she felt that her 'grandmother' did not like her.  My daughter is very responsible, straight-A's, works and pays her own car insurance, gas and cell phone.  She uses all the money she gets for the Holidays for her bills and appreciates every little bit.  The other kids that were spoiled, never appreciate what they get and expect it. 

This is not fair for any child to be favored over anyone or anything!!!  Grow up mom!!!

I do know one thing before seeing the show, she needs to stop having kids, since she loves the middle child the most. I feel bad for the oldest because if I were him, I would hate her. It's mean to say hate, but from what I've read, she has issues. The poor baby, letting him cry himself to sleep. If the 2 year old is going to keep being spoiled like he is, he's going to be a brat to his siblings. In short, she's neglecting her other 2 and needs to use her frickin common sense, if she has any (she probably doesn't).