One of my fears when I became a parent was to raise a “mama’s boy.” I’ve seen too many first-hand instances of grown-up men boys who are mama’s boys and lets just say, it didn’t sit well with me. And to clarify, there’s a difference between loving and respecting your mom versus relying on her for your every need and decision once you become and adult. Even more so, once you’re in a serious relationship and you have a partner to help you with all of that.