momism
/ˈmɑmɪzəm/
noun
- Excessive attachment to or dependence on one's mother, often seen as limiting a person's independence.
- The psychologist explained that momism can affect adult relationships.
- His momism made it hard for him to make decisions without calling her first.
- She struggled with momism, always seeking her mother's approval for every choice.
- A cultural or social pattern in which mothers are overly protective or dominant, sometimes blamed for weakening children's character.
- The concept of momism was popularized in mid-20th-century social commentary.
- The book criticized the trend of momism in modern parenting.
- Some argue that momism leads to children who lack resilience.