The Times of India

Sons vs daughters: 5 ways parents treat them differently without realising and the impact it leaves

Parents rarely set out to treat sons and daughters unequally. Most believe they are simply being practical, protective or traditional. But intention and impact are not always the same thing. Even in loving families, gendered patterns can leave lasting emotional marks. Here are five ways parents often treat sons and daughters differently without fully realising it, and what that can do to a childs confidence, independence and sense of worth.