Mothers who are generally affectionate but who tend to respond to their child when they feel like being responsive are likely to have children who are

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Mothers who are affectionately inconsistent, responding to their child based on their own mood rather than the child's needs, are likely to foster resistant attachment in their children. These children may become anxious and unsure about their mother's availability and responsiveness, leading to a resistant or ambivalent attachment style where the child becomes clingy and dependent, yet struggles with trust and dependency issues.

Mothers Who Are Generally Affectionate but Who Tend to Respond