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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm on the outside looking in here. My DH's cousin's wife [u]clearly[/u] favors her first born. It is blatant and kind of sad.

I just wonder how his only sibling will grow up feeling. [/quote]

I have no clue how "favoring" even works. I hear my grandparents "favored" my cousin, but I never experienced it first-hand.

In any case, this shouldn't really concern you. The last thing the mother needs is your input on her parenting skills. Even if you're right, and she's wrong. If you feel the younger child lacks in some ways, be an awesome aunt to that child! :-)[/quote]

Yes, because when a child is being neglected it shouldn't concern anyone.  :roll: [/quote]

Neglected? Too dramatic, don't you think?[/quote]

Not PP, but not dramatic at all.  A child's emotional needs are just as important as physical needs.  Emotional neglect and abuse are [u]incredibly[/u] damaging to a child.

OP, you have an opportunity to be such a positive force in your nephew's life!  As someone who was the unfavored and emotionally abused child (physically as well, although a hand was never laid on my sibling), I so wish I could have had someone like you in my life.  Please do not underestimate the difference you can make.[/quote]

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