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Do parents treat all kids fairly? When spicy kangkong reminds the middle child that she is loved

Parents can be the glue that binds siblings and reduce the children's perceptions that there is favouritism. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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SINGAPORE – “Why does she get a special spicy dish? Must be because she is the middle child,” joked my 17-year-old son.

“Why does he get a bigger portion of food? Must be because he is the eldest,” retorted the 14-year-old.

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