rather than a conscious rejection of the mother.
- Authoritarian or overprotective parenting styles
Both extremes — excessive control and excessive protection — can produce emotional distancing.
If a mother imposes strict rules, constant monitoring, or pressure to achieve perfection, the child may associate closeness with tension and stress. On the other hand, overprotection can prevent the child from developing psychological autonomy, creating rebellion expressed through emotional withdrawal.
- Sibling competition and perceived favoritism
If a child feels less valued compared to a sibling, even without explicit discrimination, emotional resentment can slowly accumulate.
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