There is a fine line between helping and enabling. Every mother wants what’s best for her child, but sometimes, that love can inadvertently hold them back. This is especially true when it comes to grown sons. In an attempt to shield them from hardship, some mothers create a bubble that prevents them from developing essential life skills and resilience. This dynamic isn’t about a lack of love; it’s about a love that has become counterproductive. When moms enabled grown sons in these ways, they delay their journey into true adulthood. Let’s look at ten common examples of this well-intentioned but damaging behavior.
