As it turns out, though, children go through phases of clinginess (and, in the end, some children are just clingier than others). (verywellfamily.com)
In fact, one of my previous studies dealt with clinginess and depression within the context of couples - I didn't notice anyone suggesting that I was showing discrimination against couples in that study! (psychologytoday.com)
However, many people view clinginess as too much of a good thing. (oureverydaylife.com)