In her groundbreaking new book, “The Mama’s Boy Myth,” Kate Stone Lombardi blasts away the myth that has been keeping moms and sons at an arm’s distance for centuries. Learn why keeping our sons close makes them stronger.
Daddy’s little girl vs. mama’s boy
Nobody would be ashamed to admit they are “daddy’s little girl.” It’s a phrase that conjures warm fuzzies and visions of loving dads bonding with their daughters. Now consider the phrase, “mama’s boy.” See the difference? The connotations are completely negative. Instead of warm fuzzies, we are already forming a negative impression of this child, who is most likely weak-willed, lazy, maladjusted and will no doubt have trouble forming healthy relationships in the adult world. Why?