The Oedipus Complex

The Oedipus Complex is defined as a child who is attracted to the opposite sex parent. For example, if the child is a boy, then he would be attracted to his mother, or if it is a girl, then it would be the girl attracted to her father. In most cases, it doesn't mean much as this happens when we are between 3-6 years of age. However, in the case of Oedipus Rex, it can still happen that when you grow up you can still have feelings for your mother or father.