Study finds parents may favor daughters and conscientious kids, impacting others' mental health.

A study by the American Psychological Association finds parents may favor daughters and children who are conscientious and organized. Analyzing 30 studies with 19,469 participants, researchers noted that favoritism is shown in interactions, resource allocation, and control exertion. Children receiving less favored treatment tend to have poorer mental health. The study aims to encourage parents to be aware of their biases and treat all children equally.

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