a favorite child?

on the news today, a man declared that he, in truth, has a favorite child and that other parents do, too, but won't admit it.

i'll bet that many kids think their parents have a favorite child but that's not the case with me...and i really hope with most parents.  i was crazy in love with kim when  she was born and worried all through my pregnancy with cindy that there wouldn't be enough love left for her.  lo, and behold, my capacity to love another child simply expanded once she was born.  i had no doubts when i became pregnant with shelley because i'd learned that we human beings have an infinite capacity for love.

as far as i can tell, i love my children equally but for who they are as individuals.  all of them are wonderful in their own way.  i guess it's possible for a parent to have a nasty natured child that they don't much care for but i'm a lucky mother of 3 terrific daughters.

no, i just don't understand the concept of having a favorite child and i believe the father who publicly aired that he does has a deep set cruel streak.  my heart goes out to his other child.