Parents may insist that they treat all their children equally, but a new study suggests that sons and daughters are raised in strikingly different ways.
Researchers found that daughters are given more advice on dating and relationships, as well as getting more protection and financial support.
Sons, meanwhile, are encouraged to be competitive, get help with sports and athletics, and are allowed more sexual freedom.
The study also found mothers and fathers tend to have different roles, with dads preferring to spend his time practising sports and teaching practical or mechanical skills.
On the other hand, mothers spent more time giving out emotional support, relationship advice, and wisdom or life guidance.
