Who’s the Favorite? A Parent’s Guide to Organized Chaos
Dear Uncle Bobby - I have three kids, and they’re constantly competing for my attention. They keep asking me who my favorite is, and I never know what to say. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but I also don’t want to lie. How do I handle this without causing World War III in my own home?
Flustered in Fort Walton
Ah, the age-old dilemma of parental favoritism—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. The trick is to embrace the chaos and turn it into a game! I suggest creating a ‘Favorite Child of the Day’ chart and hanging it right on the fridge where everyone can see it. Use magnets with their names and move them around daily based on their performance. Did one of them bring you breakfast in bed? Boom—favorite for the day! Did another one conveniently ‘forget’ to do their chores? Straight to the bottom they go.
– Uncle Bobby