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Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Asonaijaaso:
Its complex....

As a child, most children love their mom more (Most not all)

If the mother is free and fair she will promote the dad to the child as well when young

When the boy becomes a man, he will see all the sacrifices both parents have done and evaluate them equally.

A lot of single women, train the child to detest the dad. If you are no longer with your single mom, you have to make double effort for your child to like you.

He can still continue to love the mom more, but sometimes he also sees the sacrifices his dad has made and he respects him as well.

Some parents neglect their children and live and enjoy their lives, then when old age comes knocking they scramble around for these children.Some even try to exploit the kids success and fortunes.They will start comparing you to other kids whose parents were more involved in their lives growing up.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Brilliancepower:
It is a simple arithmetic, mum stay with kids, fathers don't have time to stay with their kids, they look for money most time till they die.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by SeriouslySense(m): 11:42am On Mar 15, 2025
don't you want to be pampered smiley sometimes.
frog12:
because the mothers pamper them
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by SeriouslySense(m): 11:42am On Mar 15, 2025
They should create time for their children. Especially when they are still young or small

Brilliancepower:
It is a simple arithmetic, mum stay with kids, fathers don't have time to stay with their kids, they look for money most time till even they die.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by smokinloud(m): 11:42am On Mar 15, 2025
obicoolnino:
At a young age they are more inclined to their mother due to the special attention they receive. Father's also play their role but as times go on, a mature child can actually tell who contributed to his or her growth and may likely not pick a side if both parents are responsible.
God bless you, the rate of irresponsible fathers in Nigeria today is alarming.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by AbujaLagos: 11:43am On Mar 15, 2025
nairalanda1:
Because father's don't spend time with their children.

Most father's just come home sit down and demand food. And watch tv , and shout at the children oftentimes.

Most mothers even the working ones make time for their children.
that's all
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by obembet(op): 11:44am On Mar 15, 2025
datola:
Nature, manipulations by mothers, most fathers don't care, etc
Exactly 💯
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by israelmao(m): 11:44am On Mar 15, 2025
9-month attachment to mother's womb is great bond.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by gigabyte13: 11:45am On Mar 15, 2025
id4sho:
You think finding money is easy? Having a husband na protection for women
The truth is bitterrrrrrrrr
You are to protect your woman na
Abi na she supposed to protect you...huhhuh
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by dododawa1: 11:46am On Mar 15, 2025
1 Brainwashing fron mothers

2 African mentality

3 breast sucking not other sucking.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Ushman333: 11:46am On Mar 15, 2025
It's the biology effect..they are a outcome of their mother's anatomy, mothers make the child literally, formation etc, so it's natural to feel them more...we carry more of our mothers in us.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Acidosis(m): 11:46am On Mar 15, 2025
Villa12:
in any situation, children love their mother more and it's natural even in the animal kingdom
That's what the media and people of the world tell you. There is nothing natural about that. I do not love my mother more than I love my father. I don't do for my mother what I have not done or will not do for my father.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Hellisreal70: 11:48am On Mar 15, 2025
That is not always the truth. I love my dad more than anything when he was alive. I cry for days even while walking on the street when he died.

I love my mom but I love my dad more
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by peterboro: 11:48am On Mar 15, 2025
Focusmind:
Surprisingly, my children are closer to me than their mom. I play lots of roles in their lives, which they see. I take them to school; do assignments with them; take them to church; take them out; attend to all their schools requests, including parental visits; iron their clothes; put them through life lessons. They hardly make any request to their mom. Everything is about me. They hardly discuss anything concerning their education or school with their mom. They must wait for me. I hardly see them make requests about where they want to go; assistance with school work or when sick to their mom. It's me. When sick or not feeling fine, I will be the first to be told except when I am not around. However, the mom carries on with the nursing aspect of their care when sick till full recovery. It's all about getting involved in their total formation and development
Being closed doesn't make them love you more than their mother. The nature secret is can not be competed. Mothers are gold, silver and bronze all in one. But as a man, we are just normal medals giving to participants in a competition.

That's why a family without a mother will turn boring and can never be...
But without the father, they will be living happy together as long the mother is there.

Confirm these at least from Psquare.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by obembet(op): 11:49am On Mar 15, 2025
Jayjayconcept:
I will change that Narrative..my kids will love me more than there mum..

More attention,love and care...
You have big roles to play friend
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by fitinwell: 11:49am On Mar 15, 2025
obembet:
I believe most of us love our Parents equally but, we tend to be a little closer showing our Mother our love better. But why in some homes the children after making it in life come back to take better care of their moms than their dads?

Of course, I know that some fathers are what I call deadbeat dads who must have bottles of beers every evening at the expense of hungry children.

But there are alot of father out there who care so much about Thier children.

Another thing we need to understand is that Nothing brings a man more happiness than having a successful son, seeing his son surpass him. In this context, fathers often raise their sons with a firm hand, instilling lessons through tough love and challenging environments. But many of us don't see this, we only focus on hash and hard training.

Many children still don't know that some moms manipulate the children emotionally to believe they care for them more than their fathers do.

My TAKE

As a father, apart from been a responsible father, father should always try to provide things what their children want and give it to them directly. Father should no allow someone else to take Thier efforts glory.

Also, Give your kids hugs, kisses, hold hands, rub their backs, or snuggle with them. Let the children see this.

Most of nowadays mother are selfish and only care about themselves alone

Source: obembet
Op if u hear the real story ... You will know why most children takes good care of there mother rather than their father...


You cannot have a supportive and understanding parents... And choose to prefer to love one than the other...

For the fathers it's not about providing alone that makes you a responsible father...

You cannot be cursing and beating your wife everyday, love her less... Treat her like a piece of toilet paper... In the presence of your children and expect.. the children to reciprocate the same Love...
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by ravensckar(m):
I think it has to do with a lot of factors; firstly, some fathers DISCIPLINE THEIR CHILDREN WITH RECKLESS ABANDON thereby causing their children to hate them from childhood. The beatings, the harsh words, etc. Some children don't recover from such traumatic experience. Our own luck was that it was our mum that did most of the beating. cheesy cheesy

Secondly, it's rare to hear cases where fathers give their children second chances after making mistake in life (especially during their youthful exuberance stage). I remember the case of I and my brother being arrested in a game house, someone quickly ran to call my dad. Upon his arrival, he told the policemen to lock us up for like one month until we have sense. Then, he turned and returned home. Even the policemen were shocked. It was my mum that came to bail us out. And even at that, my dad said he won't allow us into his house again. huh huh

Thirdly, most father's are hardly there to guide their children through their adolescent stage due to their work schedule or so. As a result, some children erroneously think their dad doesn't care about them. That right there is where I'll credit my dad. He taught us a lot about life, work and even relationship. That's why no woman (born by another woman can ever whyne me). cheesy cheesy

Fourthly and most importantly, most father's can't go the extra mile for their children. Partly due to their polygamous nature. You'll hear stuff like; "You guys cannot kill me with your wahala, I'll just abandon you people and start another family....". Some fathers actually carry out that threat while some just sing it like a National Anthem without being serious about it. Either way, no one can deny the sacrifices that mothers are willing to make for their children. If you combine all these factors, you'll understand why most children love their mums more than their dads.

PS- of course some heartless women do manipulate their children against their dad (especially those wicked divorcees).
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by meditator(m): 11:56am On Mar 15, 2025
dauntless15:
Raising children requires emotional connection as well, normally the person who's always there is the one you tend to be close to, and it's easy to form an emotional connection to the ever present one, providing for your children alone isn't enough you need to be emotionally available as well, I could tell my mom anything, it's as if she's a fellow guy, including my dating life, but my dad, he literally knows nothing about me, infact throughout your life he might not ask you how was your day even once, lol, if I ever become a dad I'd do the opposite of everything my dad did.
You also need to look at it from another perspective. Some dads are caged on "providing for the family". This tends to drain their time and strength. They fall to bed immediately they get home, after having been exhausted for the whole day. The economy isn't smiling and every dad has to double his hustle. Though I know some dads could do better.

Using my case as an example, I used to have all the time in the world for my siblings, nieces and nephews and everyone. I spent all the time in the world with them and my presence was appreciated. I was available for all errands.

Everything changed when I noticed poverty was trying to marry me, after I lost my dad who used to provide everything for me. I changed immediately. This is because age wasn't by my side and the people I smile with could not provide what I needed or cared about my personal progress.

My business owns most of my time now. Although, I intend to adjust after I get Married. But I don't think my family would get the time I would like to accord them. This is due to the economic challenges of life
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by TefBarzz(m): 11:58am On Mar 15, 2025
Children should love their moms more than their dads... That nine months alone and the pains of childbirth is outta this world.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by dauntless15(m): 11:59am On Mar 15, 2025
meditator:
You also need to look at it from another perspective. Some dads are caged on "providing for the family". This tends to drain their time and strength. They fall to bed immediately they get home, after having been exhausted for the whole day. The economy isn't smiling and every dad has to double his hustle. Though I know some dads could do better.

Using my case as an example, I used to have all the time in the world for my siblings, nieces and nephews and everyone. I spent all the time in the world with them and my presence was appreciated. I was available for all errands.

Everything changed when I noticed poverty was trying to marry me, after I lost my dad who used to provide everything for me. I changed immediately. This is because age wasn't by my side and the people I smile with could not provide what I needed or cared about my personal progress.

My business owns most of my time now. Although, I intend to adjust after I get Married. But I don't think my family would get the time I would like to accord them. This is due to the economic challenges of life
Well in my dad's case it's not because he's too busy hustling, he just doesn't know anything about me, infact when he's around everyone tends to become quiet, like if the house is lively and he comes back, everywhere suddenly becomes moody, we grew apart that's all, I don't want to say much but we're practically strangers and it's hard to get along with him.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Villa12(m): 12:01pm On Mar 15, 2025
Acidosis:
That's what the media and people of the world tell you. There is nothing natural about that. I do not love my mother more than I love my father. I don't do for my mother what I have not done or will not do for my father.
it is written in the holy quoran to love your mother 4 times before father comes. It has nothing to do with the media and society. Is animal Kingdom also influenced by the media? Only when you admit the role mothers play in the lives of their kids then you will understand
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Benalemi224: 12:05pm On Mar 15, 2025
My mother manipulated us to believe our dad was irresponsible..he paid all our school fees as at when due..he took care of is rigorously!!

She even made us believe that its from my dads family we have been having setbacks..not until we grew up and understood that it was from my mums family the top of the whole woes are!!

May their both souls rest in peace!!!
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by SugarRay001: 12:06pm On Mar 15, 2025
very easy,,,women know how to manipulate kids ,,,kids without their own senses in my opinion tho
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by vanvickie(m): 12:11pm On Mar 15, 2025
Children are likely to love their mum more at the end of the day no matter what you do as a man.

So my advice to men out there is; make money, take care of your kids and make out some bonding time for them, also, as much as you can, make sure you attend to their emotional and psychological needs.

Most importantly, whilst taking care of your wife, children and family, make sure you take care of yourself and your health.

Lastly, save money FOR YOUR OLD AGE and never depend on your children as a RETIREMENT PLAN.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Acidosis(m): 12:16pm On Mar 15, 2025
Villa12:
it is written in the holy quoran to love your mother 4 times before father comes. It has nothing to do with the media and society. Is animal Kingdom also influenced by the media? Only when you admit the role mothers play in the lives of their kids then you will understand
I don’t underestimate the role of mothers. Why are you making this an issue of fathers versus mothers? Which rule says that you must love one more than the other? The Holy Quran? Sorry, not everyone lives by what Allah says.

Loving your mother more than your father can only mean that your father didn’t do his job well enough or that you’ve been brainwashed.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Numerouno94(m): 12:17pm On Mar 15, 2025
SeriouslySense:
That is one thing, sometimes men are more careful with finances, they plan and stick to it.

I think they should plan for their children too and building them up and also spoiling them sometimes
Exactly. A little on ur children won't kill ur financial plans.

But I tink the Genz fathers are changing the narrative. They grew up like us, and knw wat it feels to be detached emotionally from the father. So they are trying fill the void; spend on their kids financially and emotionally. Funny, some Genz will tell u they prefer their Dad to Mom. Men are stepping up from that old fashion behaviour exhibited by our fathers back then.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by balingaonline(m): 12:19pm On Mar 15, 2025
Is like the poster of this topic know what is going on in my home, my wife just decided to have quarrel with me without any small point or reason. We have 3 children together (2 boys and a girl) my wife's mother who has been a supporter of her bad behavior is leaving 3 streets to our house, when the children are coming back from school they always go to their grandma's house, sometimes they will eat lunch and super there (not because we don't have food in the house, but because she not always around, when she around she loves them to be with her), when their mother is coming from shop she'll pick them from there, but since when my wife has started her problem, our first born who's 11yrs old boy refused to be going there, he will wait for me alone in the house till I return from work, which is not going well with his mother, she is not cooking our food (me & him), she don't want any of our children to see me as a good father despite doing all my possible best, I'm the one paying their school fees and feeding, she is only assisting in buying them school sanders and sometimes clothes, she has been doing rivalry with her son in the house, even cordial relationship between our children has been reducing due to her behavior. I have been always proof to be a good father to my children, we play together especially computer game and I don't shout or beat them unnecessary, what has been my fear now is that the two children (boy 8 and girl 3) what will be their reaction when they grow up, how they will know that their mother and grandmother are only doing what they can do to let them see me as a bad father. I can't be dragging the steering with their mother for now because I don't want the issue to escalate.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by ibedun: 12:21pm On Mar 15, 2025
dauntless15:
Raising children requires emotional connection as well, normally the person who's always there is the one you tend to be close to, and it's easy to form an emotional connection to the ever present one, providing for your children alone isn't enough you need to be emotionally available as well, I could tell my mom anything, it's as if she's a fellow guy, including my dating life, but my dad, he literally knows nothing about me, infact throughout your life he might not ask you how was your day even once, lol, if I ever become a dad I'd do the opposite of everything my dad did.
Oni ye ye! Where will you get the time to do that?
Ogbeni please build investment to feed from when you get old. Stop wasting your time making babies with women and be a slave all your life to bring up children that won’t be loyal to you in your old age. HAVE NO MORE THAN 1 Child or 2. Like most men do abroad. So you can develop and invest financially in yourself.

It’s nature plus deliberate manipulation by women.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by silibaba: 12:21pm On Mar 15, 2025
obembet:
I believe most of us love our Parents equally but, we tend to be a little closer showing our Mother our love better. But why in some homes the children after making it in life come back to take better care of their moms than their dads?

Of course, I know that some fathers are what I call deadbeat dads who must have bottles of beers every evening at the expense of hungry children.

But there are alot of father out there who care so much about Thier children.

Another thing we need to understand is that Nothing brings a man more happiness than having a successful son, seeing his son surpass him. In this context, fathers often raise their sons with a firm hand, instilling lessons through tough love and challenging environments. But many of us don't see this, we only focus on hash and hard training.

Many children still don't know that some moms manipulate the children emotionally to believe they care for them more than their fathers do.

My TAKE

As a father, apart from been a responsible father, father should always try to provide things what their children want and give it to them directly. Father should no allow someone else to take Thier efforts glory.

Also, Give your kids hugs, kisses, hold hands, rub their backs, or snuggle with them. Let the children see this.

Most of nowadays mother are selfish and only care about themselves alone

Source: obembet
You have said it all.

My children are all boys. 11yrs twins and 13years. They don't joke with me.dem no even fancy their mama self, whether she's away for 1month.
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by ISellBeer: 12:22pm On Mar 15, 2025
Children love who is/was there for them when they were younger.
Fact
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by Uten9z(m): 12:22pm On Mar 15, 2025
obembet:
I believe most of us love our Parents equally but, we tend to be a little closer showing our Mother our love better. But why in some homes the children after making it in life come back to take better care of their moms than their dads?

Of course, I know that some fathers are what I call deadbeat dads who must have bottles of beers every evening at the expense of hungry children.

But there are alot of father out there who care so much about Thier children.

Another thing we need to understand is that Nothing brings a man more happiness than having a successful son, seeing his son surpass him. In this context, fathers often raise their sons with a firm hand, instilling lessons through tough love and challenging environments. But many of us don't see this, we only focus on hash and hard training.

Many children still don't know that some moms manipulate the children emotionally to believe they care for them more than their fathers do.

My TAKE

As a father, apart from been a responsible father, father should always try to provide things what their children want and give it to them directly. Father should no allow someone else to take Thier efforts glory.

Also, Give your kids hugs, kisses, hold hands, rub their backs, or snuggle with them. Let the children see this.

Most of nowadays mother are selfish and only care about themselves alone

Source: obembet
You done ever hear say father behind the witch and destruction in his house? He fit be native doctor providing for his household sha woo. But in rear cases you see a man behind the horror at home.
What's my take, believe it or not a good or bad Dad is the mother and a good or bad children is the mother haven't said that any child that disregards his father its or may be from the father.
As rightfully as you said there's a manipulative mother there is also a hateful father.
The only time father becomes idolized amongst his children is he has starched it up for them.
Remember there is also Nemesis
Re: Why Do Children Tend To Love Their Mother More Than Their Father? by JaskanFactor: 12:23pm On Mar 15, 2025
In my personal opinion

You are talking about female and male energy when you speak of mother and father.

There are many spiritualists who refer to the world you see with eyes using words such as, illusory, Maya, demonic, toxic.

By that i mean everything you need to do to survive in this world is an evil act that stains your spirit , but much of it is a necessary evil, survival is a necessary, a shameful but necessary circumstance .

As a result i deduce that man was made to do the shameful work required to put bread on the table , so that the woman can remain purer and more spiritually connected to manage the cargo which is of most values to the creator which is love.


Man was sent to do the dirty work so that the woman can store more love. As such all the children that ever lived know which of their parents was a love storage tank.

Its also no surprise that many believe at the very top ruling this world are women and not men, female priestesses.

Perhaps that is why the country that is believed to be running the whole world including USA EUROPE China Russia, the country with the most powerful currency in the world stronger than pounds, dollar and Euro , is Switzerland .

And Switzerland means "Land OF The Sisters of ISIS"

Men need to humble themselves in realisation that , their extra physical strength and intellect, are the equipment of a janitor sent here to do the females dirty work, lest she be infected with that very EVIL male ego.

The men that recognise thier role and its position in the pecking order are spiritually healthy .

I was once driven by female taxi driver, and in that trip i gained a lot of insight into what is wrong with that macho image that is so infectious amongst men.

As a result of women being more spiritually endowed , women too have thier potential pitfalls in taking thier spiritual macho image to the dark side. Women can do evil on a level men cannot even begin to fathom. SO that hell knows no fury like the female scorn.


Thats why i think children love thier mothers not just more than thier father, but far more, cause in the family the woman womb stores the love for the whole family , whilst the dad stores the bread.

To the woman's love mission , the man and his bread mission is almost that of an inferior creature , but the woman needs the man to do the dirty work in order to keep her love mission clean.

Now you see how evil those people are who are pushing homosexuality , but even they too are doing the lords work.
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