My partner calls my 5yo a 'mummy's boy' because he holds my hand on walks

"He also lists how much he wants to play with me as a red flag for how my son will turn out."

One of the hardest things about parenting can be agreeing with a partner on how the kids are being raised.

Many couples find themselves bickering over their differing opinions, which seems to be part of the gig.

But according to a desperate online post this week, the disagreements have become so intense for one woman that she's considering ending her relationship.

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"He says I'm too attached to my kid"

Posting in a Facebook advice forum, the mum explains that she has a five-year-old son, and her partner doesn't have kids of his own - but he does have many opinions on parenting.

She writes: 

"My partner has no children and believes I'm too attached to my kid- he is five.

"Some things my partner classifies as too attached: my child constantly calls out mum and likes to know I'm there and available to him, my child holds my hands on walks, he plays with me mostly and struggles to play independently.

"My kid will also come find me in the house to see which room I'm in or where I'm at, and he looks most forward to mummy time.

"My partner does not believe he is independent enough and will be a mummy's boy when he is older if I don't break the attachment.

"What would you classify as too attached and is he right or not? Also- is there a fine line or any line between attachment and love?"

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"Why is he jealous of your son?"

The group was very supportive of the mum and gave her great advice.

"Why is he jealous of your son? He is still very young. Your partner isn't worth your time let alone your son's," one wrote.

Another said from experience, "Your baby is five, need I say anymore? Of course he needs reassurance of your presence, you are his safety.

"All three of my children have to hold mine or dad’s hands when we are walking, that’s just common sense for safety. If I'm downstairs when my five-year-old son wakes up and he goes into my room and doesn't find me he will come downstairs and cry, 'I thought you left, I was so sad'.

"He's very much a mummy's boy and I'm super proud of that. 

"You are obviously doing a great job raising your little boy, nurturing his needs and reassuring him whenever he needs you. Honestly to me, it sounds like your partner might a bit jealous of either you or your son."

Many agreed with the comment, with two adding, "Your partner sounds like a red flag," and "I wouldn't take parenting advice from him."

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