Father

Definition

In Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the term "father" refers to the male parental figure who typically represents authority and plays a significant role in a child's development.

Related terms

Oedipus Complex:

This is when a young boy experiences unconscious sexual feelings toward his mother and feels rivalry with his father.

Paternal Figure: Refers to any male caregiver or role model that provides guidance, protection, and support during a child's upbringing.

Authoritarian Parenting: A parenting style characterized by strict rules, high expectations, and little flexibility, where parents act as authoritative figures.