Question

Most new moms appreciate help from their partners in caring for a new born. However, as many as 20% of new mothers are hesitant to let their partners engage in any child-care responsibilities. These mothers are referred to as ____ moms.

Answer 1

The answer is gatekeeper moms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gatekeeper moms are called so because they do not allow other people to "enter" their children's lives, sometimes not even their partners. It may happen both in married and non-married couples.

Maternal gatekeeping may deeply influence how a child sees his/her father. In time, it's possible for them to become estranged.