First child, or the second? Here’s how parents treat you differently

Artist Weng Chen, a VR game designer based in the US, is a mother of two girls and, thus, has first-hand experience raising two kids and the difference in the way things are. Giving a fun twist to the first-born vs second-born treatment debate, this comic series is a laugh riot.

March 19, 2018 19:14 IST

1 / 11
If you have a sibling then you're probably aware of the 'partial treatment' that's metted out - albeit unconsciously. Though there is no official rulebook on what to do and what not for parents to follow, one can easily see how couples are overly concerned about the choices they make for their first kid. Artist Weng Chen has noted these interesting differences and brought them out in a series of comics. Scroll down to see how she unfold the whole story in hilarious comics. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

2 / 11
The VR game designer, who is based in the US, is a mother of two girls and an artist. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

3 / 11
Through this comic series, she's illustrated the difference in the upbringing of a first-born and a second-born. Interestingly, the series is called The Messy Cow Comics. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

4 / 11
Chen posts pictures of other series on her Facebook page too and her followers seem to enjoy her sense of humour. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

5 / 11
The series showcases her life with a husband and two daughters and it is relatable to every parent out there. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

6 / 11
The technological advancement has changed the way parents keep the pictures of their children. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)

7 / 11
Artist Weng Chen shows how mothers go crazy about hygiene during their first pregnancy. Things take a 180-degree turn, the second time around. (Source: Photo by wengchen.com)