Is it normal to be jealous of your child?
Depends.It depends
A flash of jealousy toward your child can happen, and it doesn’t make you a bad parent. What matters is how you handle the feeling and whether it’s affecting how you treat them.
You might feel jealous of the attention your child gets, the closeness they have with your partner, or the freedom and opportunities they seem to have. Parenting can bring up tender, unexpected feelings—especially when you’re tired or feeling overlooked yourself.
A passing feeling is different from taking it out on your child. You can notice the jealousy without blaming them for it, and think about what you may be missing or needing. If it sticks around or starts shaping how you treat them, talking it through with someone you trust can help.