Rebalancing Traditional Family Roles
While the matrilineal advantage has shaped generations, evolving gender roles in today's households have led to caregiving and authority being shared between both parents.
Children often feel closer and more attached to their mother’s side of the family because women — especially mothers and grandmothers — play central roles in raising and guiding children.
If you've ever noticed children clinging to their mum's side during a family gathering, or running first to their maternal grandparents instead of their paternal ones, you've witnessed what experts call the matrilineal advantage.
It's a universal pattern seen across cultures — and Malaysia is no exception.
Simply put, matrilineal advantage refers to the emotional closeness and stronger bonds children tend to have with their mothers and their mother’s side of the family.
Author's summary: Evolving family roles reshape bonds.
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