Should you ever admit to having a favourite child?

Kennedy is just all-round nicer to be around!

Holly is a mum of three, Phillip is a dad of two, but neither of them would ever admit to preferring one of their children over another. That's in stark contrast to mum of four Alisha Tierney-March who openly says she prefers her third child over the others - giving her preferential treatment and showing her more affection.

With one in five mothers admitting they have a favourite offspring, are they breaking the ultimate mother taboo?