According to Derrick Q Sanders, the relationship between a parent and child in any pairing is of great benefit to the development of the child. Of particular interest is the dynamics between fathers and daughters and mothers and sons.

Unlike a “Daddy’s girl”, a “Momma’s boy” is never an acceptable title for a man. It usually refers to a son that has been spoiled and otherwise ruined by a mother who hindered his ability to “man up.” And the woman that he pursues, will be expected to act as a surrogate mother.

The more favorable relationship between a mother and son earns the highest honorable mention; where a son places his mother on a pedestal. Thus, there is the belief, “If you want to know how a man will treat you, pay attention to how he treats his mother.”

Yet, there are some men who have no respect for their own mothers. Whereas treating other women with upmost respect. That is not easily explained without a further history of their upbringing.

“Daddy’s girl” is considered an acceptable title for any girl who loves her father. Daddy’s girl, unlike “Momma’s boy”, is almost never, if ever, used as a negative connotation. On the other hand, “Momma’s boy should be treated with the same respect. Especially the parent who stays.

The greater issue is that many women view their fathers as the model of what a significant other should look like in matters of function. They look for the men in their lives to mimic the role that a father serves in the life of a daughter. The lack of can steer you into remaining single.

Daddy’s girl is a father-daughter relationship not to be modeled by any other man than a father for the daughter he loves. When a woman desires to be treated like this in a dating relationship, she forgets that this man is not her father, he is her husband.

Also, a Momma’s boy is the mother-son relation relationship not to be modeled by any other woman than for the mother he loves. When a man desires to be treated like this in a relationship, he forgets that this woman is not his mother, she is his wife.

It is about time that we learn and teach that both genders are to be treated with respect. More especially as parents of both. This is done by example. Don’t teach gender jobs. They should be based on skills, availability, and desire. My wife would rather mow the lawn than take the kids to the doctor. I would rather clean up afterwards, than cook. Not that I can’t.