DD/LG stands for "Daddy Dom / little girl". While it is the most common type of this dynamic, it is not the only one. Other acronyms are MD/LB (Mommy dom/little boy), MD/LG (Mommy dom/little girl), and DD/LB (Daddy dom/ little boy) Littles and their Dominants can be any gender and identify as various roles. Some other common Dominant roles include Mommies, Caregivers, and even Babysitters. Some people are switches and play both roles. Age regression is what is typically involved with being a little where the little enters a child's mind state and is different from age play which is pretending to be a different age for sexual reasons.
The identity of being a little is slightly different for everyone, but the general idea is that the submissive assumes the role of an innocent-minded individual with the playfulness and interests of a child.
Many people make a clear distinction that they are not roleplaying as a child but as a child-like adult. It's also important to point out that DDLG is not about incest roleplay nor is it about pedophilia. In the same way, even vanilla partners can refer to each other as "baby" without the connotation that they are roleplaying being with an actual infant, the title of "Daddy" or "Mommy" is not creating an actual father/child or mother/child dynamic, but rather illustrating a type of dynamic where the Dominant is in a protective and caring position over the little like a parent is for their child. However, the vast majority of caregivers and littles make it clear that their dynamic is an independent relationship from the ones they have with their actual parents.
Littles go into something called littlespace which just means they are in the state of mind as their little persona.
Types of littles vary within the community. Some have a specific age that they identify with, which is referred to as age regression. Others do not have a set age for themselves. Further, the identity of being a "little" is an umbrella term, and can be broken down into three main categories of specific age groups:
Littles: These are usually young-minded submissives, who may be anywhere from an infant-developmental stage to early childhood.
Middles: Middles usually have the mindsets of older children. They may be more advanced than littles, and less dependent on their partner.
Bigs: Bigs have an adolescent-like mindset, and often have a more independent type of dynamic with their partner. They may have the attitude of a teenager around their partners.
Because of falsely perceived ideas about littles, many people associate littles with stereotypes or overlap them with other subcategories, such as ABDL (adult baby, diaper-lover). Yes, it's true, littles can play the roles of babies who love diapers. However, that is a separate thing. Being little means having that mindset of a little, and diapering is an independent kink.
That being said, the following activities/toys are common desires among the community. This list is meant to serve as a means of ideas for play, not a list of requirements. Everyone reserves the right to have any kinks as limits.
Pacifiers: For littles who like to self-soothe or have an oral fixation, pacifiers–or pacis–serve as a fun little accessory.
Stuffed animals: Many littles enjoy the playful innocence of sleeping with stuffed animals–or stuffies. They make excellent gifts for good little boys and girls.
Bottles/Plasticware: What's more fun than princess plates and plastic picnics? It helps bring some littles into little space to eat off children's dishware.
Coloring: Coloring never gets old. Even adults love coloring! Having a coloring book around is a great way to promote little space and spend time together.
Cartoons/Movies: Who doesn't love cartoons? Whether it's Disney movies or 90s kid shows, almost everyone can get into a nostalgic space by watching some of their old favorites.
Rules: Some littles like the structure of having daily tasks or rules they must follow. Try to structure some rules to improve your little one's mental or physical health, such as requiring healthy snacks or journaling when feeling sad.
Keep in mind that you can even customize punishments and aftercare to your little one's specific tastes. Some littles love spankings, while others reserve it for punishments only. Some littles want a healthy snack after a rough scene, while others want to curl up with their partner and their stuffed animals. Choose punishments and aftercare methods that suit you and your partner's needs.
DD/LG and other dynamics like it are a fantastic way to express your love for your partner. There is a high focus on unconditional love and protectiveness in these types of dynamics. Because of the mental state of little space, there may be more dependence on the Dominant partner. While this is not true for everyone, it is something to keep in mind when considering if DD/LG is right for you. Caregivers need to be patient, understanding, and affectionate towards their littles and littles will return affection in copious amounts. However you do it, make sure to fully communicate your thoughts and feelings on the matter, and keep it safe!
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CGLRE Guide
Non-FictionA guide to CGLRE/AGERE aka age regression. This guide is 100% SFW!! There will be chapters for littles and care givers. Comment or dm me if you have a request.
