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New research shows parents 'prefer their daughters'

New research shows parents 'prefer their daughters'
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When parents say they don't have a favourite child- they could be lying.

New research from Brigham Young University shows parents prefer their daughters to their sons.

The findings come from an in-depth analysis of 30 studies on parental favouritism.

Both mams and dads slightly prefer their daughters to their sons, with the research suggesting girls might be easier to parent.

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Children who were conscientious or agreeable were also more likely to be their parents' favourites.

Additional reporting by Shane Beatty 

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