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momism

an excessive attachment and devotion of children to their mothers, resulting in a child’s dependence and failure to achieve emotional emancipation.

See also: Mother

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momism - excessive protection

overprotection, overshielding

protection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"

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