child feels less valued compared to a sibling, even without explicit discrimination, emotional resentment can slowly accumulate.
Children are extremely sensitive to subtle differences in attention, praise, and treatment. Over time, the child may stop seeking emotional validation from the mother as a way to protect self-esteem.
5. Personality temperament differences
Some children are naturally more introverted or emotionally private. They may love their mother deeply but prefer expressing love through actions rather than verbal communication.
This does not necessarily indicate emotional conflict. The problem arises when the mother expects
