According to the website
Socialskillsplace.com the author, Susan Stern, explains the importance of a mother daughter bond. The Self Psychology Theory of Normal Child Development states that "all children, at some point in their development, need validation and acknowledgment from parental figures." A Daughter will look up to their mother as a role model and strive to be like her. The mother and daughter relationship will affect the daughter’s ability to make and keep friends. The relationship with ones mother is the first and primary attachment relationship. This relationship helps shape a sense on self identity our self esteem and self confidence.