Dear Queenie,
My oldest sister has always been my parents’ favorite. It’s not just me, all my other brothers and sisters think so too.
As I grew up I started to think for myself and while I always obeyed their rules and lived by their standards, I started to disagree with a lot of what they believe, so they decided I was a rebel.
Queenie, how can I convince them that they really do favor my oldest sister and that while I respect their beliefs I do not have to agree with them?—Younger son
Dear Son,
You may never convince your parents that they show favouritism for one of their children. And people who have firmly fixed beliefs often have difficulty understanding how anyone can believe anything else.
Try not to get into any arguments with your parents about all this. As long as you live with them, abide by their rules, try to live up to their standards and ask them what more you can do to show them the respect they deserve as your parents.
