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The discussion also touched on cultural representations like the "MILF" narrative and reality TV shows such as Bates Motel, which portray intense, often inappropriate attachment between mothers and sons. Such portrayals can influence societal perceptions, sometimes glamorizing or normalizing overly close familial bonds that can verge on incestuous or codependent behavior.
Additionally, the phenomenon is not limited to social media but also appears in other spheres, such as the bizarre spectacle of wealthy or single mothers prioritizing their maternal role over personal boundaries, or engaging in behaviors that may be considered inappropriate or overly indulgent.