👉 Maternalizing is a concept in psychology that refers to the process of reducing or negating the mother's role and influence on a child. This can be seen as a negative aspect of parenting, where the primary caregiver is seen as the one who should make decisions for the child. In general, maternalizing refers to a lack of involvement, control, or guidance from the mother in the care and upbringing of a child. It often occurs when a parent decides not to provide the child with parental rights
