Redditor Asks If She's An A**hole For Confronting Parents For Showing Favoritism To Brother
Sibling rivalry is nothing new, but what about parents showing favoritism? Well, Reddit user u/No-Morning-6976 recently shared a story in the r/AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit about her parents favoring her brother, and things got pretty heated.
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The OP explained that her brother has a lot of free time for hobbies, and he is particularly good at cooking. He and his husband have a large house, so they often host family dinners, and the OP's brother will cook.
Whenever her brother cooks, the OP says her parents will compliment him without fail. The Redditor says it didn't bother her at first, but as the years have gone on, it has become a bit much.
It's especially frustrating for the OP because she says her parents never compliment their other kids on anything. In fact, they tend to downplay the other kids' achievements and passions.
Recently, while the family was having dinner together, the OP was telling them that her fiance was about to start his dream job. The Redditor says all of her siblings were excited for him, but her parents didn't say anything about it and went right back to praising the OP's brother.
The OP was understandably frustrated, so she pretended to get a text from a friend and said she had to leave. Later that night, the OP's mom called her to see what was wrong.
The OP explained that she couldn't stomach sitting through another dinner where her parents seemingly forgot they have three other children. Not long after that, the OP discovered that her other brother and his wife also had the same concerns.
Now the OP is wondering if she's an a**hole for confronting her mom about this. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.
The OP asked if she's an a**hole for leaving a family gathering early.
![The OP asked if she's an a**hole for leaving a family gathering early.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/f685841f4eeeccab32cb3a2c460932df_24921_700.jpg)
The OP explained that her brother has always been good at a lot of things.
![The OP explained that her brother has always been good at a lot of things.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/bf4515706c2505dfe450e994866a83db_24921_700.jpg)
The Redditor says her parents always over-compliment her brother.
![The Redditor says her parents always over-compliment her brother.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/2ca91cf9ec40da8852f0cefcbd226f7c_24921_700.jpg)
At their last family dinner, the OP's parents were singing her brother's praises again.
![At their last family dinner, the OP's parents were singing her brother's praises again.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/8c3e595d35bcf461c258507390e28a56_24921_700.jpg)
The OP told her parents they need to remember they have three other children who also deserve to be acknowledged.
![The OP told her parents they need to remember they have three other children who also deserve to be acknowledged.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/0b626a3e0c066ea83c4d76d239f8350b_24921_700.jpg)
Here's how people reacted.
![Here's how people reacted.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/cbc9158993fff96f91bb2c37e3eef281_24921_700.jpg)
"You have every right to be upset and angry about it."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/578b8d5acd5fafdd7e1fcf66abb9dc53_24921_700.jpg)
"The recognition your parents give to your brother seems excessive."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/fccc066b32654de9735a3ed264ded6d0_24921_700.jpg)
"They could at least pretend to be interested."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/afd5b02b534242704c958e2dbdcd2a4d_24921_700.jpg)
"Good on you for suppressing your emotions."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/62eef85eb519031269e46922f277eed9_24921_700.jpg)
"Love is not pie."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/45a3181660c1da21a06e9d314e26551e_24921_700.jpg)
"Sorry, but your parent's favorite isn't you."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/a351265cfa185fe63010a92f10b65c13_24921_700.jpg)
"They asked, you told them."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/4e0b713f3ac206d78c30207deca81876_24921_700.jpg)
NTA.
![NTA.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/18dd915e70307b3d020d56699d322af0_24921_700.jpg)
"You have every right to have your feelings about it."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/246f576ee394a079052d7d43e9113f8d_24921_700.jpg)
"They really come across like they don't care."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/652d94e42d066e99e1de6a1a70262ebc_24921_700.jpg)
"Good for you!"
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/ddb4773f48fde0b96a6b983dc7fe36aa_24921_700.jpg)
Give them a taste of their own medicine.
![Give them a taste of their own medicine.](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/0569cfdc85682ea4312087c3a2b52787_24921_700.jpg)
"They are either unaware, or don't care."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/1c501a34be2c655ac53c25d8c4817add_24921_700.jpg)
"They just need to be more aware of their other kids."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/78787ec80ee85bfa912817790baab651_24921_700.jpg)
"I'm glad you stuck up for yourself."
![](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/de9b93a198e3376dc52178b72968758b_24921_700.jpg)
What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think the OP overreacted by leaving the dinner and getting angry with her parents, or is it understandable that she would be upset?
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