cockering

Milton's father, though by no means "cockering," would not have tolerated such discipline, and the passionate ardour with which Milton threw himself into the studious life of the school is the best proof that he was exempt from tyranny.

Life of John Milton Richard Garnett 1870

"Scarcely in love, my child," said Susan, as she wrapped the little figure in a loose gown, and gave her such a kiss as parents seldom permitted themselves, in the fear of "cockering" their children, which was considered to be a most reprehensible practice.

Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

She was not in the least afraid of Reginald Morton; but this attendance on Mary was in the eyes of her stepmother a cockering of her up, a making a fine lady of her, which was in itself of all things the most pernicious.

The American Senator 2004

The engagement wasn't to be announced until just before the marriage, for family reasons of some sort -- cockering the older generation somehow.

The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story Various 1915

Moreover, the authoritie of the Tutor (who should be soveraigne over him) is by the cockering and presence of the parents, hindred and interrupted: besides the awe and respect which the houshold beares him, and the knowledge of the meane, possibilities, and greatnesse of his house, are in my judgement no small lets19 in a young Gentleman.

Of the Institution and Education of Children. To the Ladie Diana of Foix, Countesse of Gurson. 1909

Good days, cockering, and ease were invented for soft courtiers; but travels, unrest, and arms were only invented and made for those which the world terms knights-errant, of which number I myself (although unworthy) am one, and the least of all.

The Second Book. V. Wherein Is Finished the History of the Shepherdess Marcela, with Other Accidents 1909

” This cockering justifies Dr. Johnson’s bitter apology for primogeniture, “that it makes but one fool in a family.

XI. English Traits. Aristocracy 1909

Thus parents, by humouring and cockering them when little, corrupt the principles of nature in their children, and wonder afterwards to taste the bitter waters, when they themselves have poison’d the fountain.

Some Thoughts Concerning Education. Sections 31-40 1909

But because the mothers possibly may think this a little too hard, and the fathers too short, I shall explain my self more particularly; only laying down this as a general and certain observation for the women to consider, viz. That most children’s constitutions are either spoil’d, or at least harm’d, by cockering and tenderness.

Some Thoughts Concerning Education. Sections 1-10 1909

Milton's father, though by no means “cockering,” would not have tolerated such discipline, and the passionate ardour with which Milton threw himself into the studious life of the school is the best proof that he was exempt from tyranny.

Life of John Milton Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 1890