In class we are currently reading Oedipus the King, which is the story of a man who unknowingly kills his father, then marries and procreates with his mother. Oedipus himself is the namesake of the psychological complex that occurs in young boys, usually between the ages of 3-6. These children feel as though they are in competition with their fathers for their mother's attention. They have distaste, anger, or sometimes even aggressive feelings towards their same sex parent. This dislike for father figures is coupled with a sexual desire to be with their mothers. They may even wish for a future with their mothers, wanting to get rid of their fathers, and go on to marry their moms. The same can be said for young girls and their fathers, which is often referred to as the Electra Complex. This is a phase for most children; this taboo desire only lasts through early childhood in most cases. However, some children carry it throughout their lives. This may cause problems in adult relationships, which can be referred to as "mommy issues" or "daddy issues".
Sources:
"Oedipus Complex." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2016.
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