Fairness Ruined My Life
Having grown up with her parents favoring her brother over her, my mother hates it when parents don't treat their children equally.
For as long as I can remember, our family has operated by pursuing equality over everything else. When my older twin sister, Cheryl Moore, fails to make the final round of a competition, I'm forced to withdraw even though I've been chosen.
Even though my shoe size is smaller than Cheryl's, our parents insist on buying the same size for both of us.
When Cheryl falls sick, I'm forced to take the same medication even though I'm not sick.
Then the SATs come along. I can't help but do my best and net a great score. Instead of doing as Mom and Dad demanded and app