fair-haired child
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- favoriteMost liked option
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- protégéPerson guided by expert
cherished · blonde · beloved · chosen · teacher's pet · star · wonder child · privileged · special · gifted · heir · apple of one's eye · blue-eyed · pampered · sunshine · innocent · precious · indulged
favoritism status
fair-haired childblack sheep
Disreputable family member
scapegoat · whipping boy · outcast · pariah · red-headed stepchild
perceived potential
fair-haired childlost cause
Endeavor certain to fail
hopeless case · ne'er-do-well · write-off · disappointment · failure