My toddler calls me mama and my husband daddy but only asks for me when hurt, scared, or tired and I do not know if this is biological or learned.
More people experience this than they realize.
Comfort-seeking patterns in children reflect complex interactions between attachment, availability, and cultural messaging about caregiving roles.
“Where Are You with Gender and parenting — who does what and why?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.