mama's boys
Overly attached sons
Mama's boys is the plural of mama's boy—a man or boy perceived as overly attached to or dependent on his mother.
The term is usually disparaging, suggesting immaturity or an inability to function independently: His ex-wife said he was a mama's boy who couldn't make a decision without calling home first.
The possessive sometimes appears without the apostrophe.
- parental influenceCaregivers' effect on children
- motherFemale parent
- dependencyState of needing support
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- infantilizationTreating as immature
spoiled rotten · emasculation · arrested development · attachment · stigma · Peter Pan syndrome · gender roles · helicopter parenting · caregiving roles · family dynamics · overprotection · self-esteem issues · tuck · comfort · enmeshment · silver cord · cut the cord · identity formation
mama's boysself-made men
Those who achieved success independently
lone wolves · bootstrappers · free agents · self-starters · go-getters
mama's boystough guys
Intimidating, resilient individuals
macho men · alpha males · men's men · he-men · cowboys
mama's boysblack sheep
Disreputable family member
prodigal sons · runaways · loners · orphans · latchkey kids
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