Definitions by TreyRich

pepotism 

When a parent / parent's adopt a new pet and favorite it over their children.

Tony's parent's pepotism is overwhelming, they love that dog more than they love him!

pepotism by TreyRich June 24, 2016

Petpotism 

When a family favors their pets over their own children.

Bro, your parent's petpotism is overwhelming; they love that animal more than they love you.

Petpotism by TreyRich June 23, 2016