Why do men like women who act like little girls?

As it's not really my thing. I looked it up for you. I'm in the bracket of men that prefers the other types of women listed, and I guess that those women who act like little girls don't really want me either. But here we are:

Many men are attracted to women who display “neggy” or childlike behaviors (high-pitched voice, playful innocence, big eyes, submissive demeanor, calling him “Daddy,” etc.) for a mix of evolutionary, psychological, and cultural reasons. Here are the most common explanations that show up consistently in research and anecdotal reporting:
Evolutionary signaling of youth and fertility
Traits associated with neoteny (baby-like features: large eyes, small nose, soft voice, small stature) are cross-culturally perceived as indicators of youth, health, and high reproductive value. Studies on facial attractiveness (e.g., Perrett et al., 1998; Cunningham et al., 1995) repeatedly find that slightly exaggerated youthful features increase perceived beauty in women but not in men.
Protective/provider instinct
Childlike behavior triggers the male protective instinct. When a woman acts helpless, playful, or emotionally vulnerable, it activates the same caregiving circuitry that parents feel toward children. For many men this feels rewarding and reinforces their sense of masculinity (“she needs me”).
Ego stroking and low perceived threat
A woman who acts “little” often defers to the man, admires him openly, and rarely challenges him. This dynamic is low-conflict and makes the man feel strong, competent, and dominant without having to compete with her. It’s the opposite of dealing with a highly independent or combative partner.
Taboo and arousal from power asymmetry
The “Daddy/little girl” dynamic (even when not formal age-play) carries a mild taboo element because it mimics a parent–child hierarchy. The forbidden aspect can heighten sexual arousal for some men in the same way other consensual power-exchange kinks do.
Contrast with everyday adult responsibilities
Many men spend their days in high-stakes, competitive, “adult” environments. A partner who is silly, emotionally expressive, and sexually submissive offers an escape into a simpler, more playful headspace—almost a regression fantasy for both parties.
Cultural reinforcement
Media (anime, Lolita fashion, certain pop stars, porn categories like “barely legal” or “teen”) heavily promotes the aesthetic of youthful, submissive femininity. Frequent exposure normalizes and amplifies the preference.
Not every man is into this—many explicitly prefer mature, equal, or dominant women—but the pattern is common enough that entire subcultures (DD/lg, age-play, certain corners of K-pop fandom, etc.) have formed around it. For the men who like it strongly, it’s usually some combination of the biological cues (1), the emotional payoff (2–3), and the sexual charge (4–5).

Many men spend their days in high-stakes, competitive, “adult” environments. A partner who is silly, emotionally expressive, and sexually submissive offers an escape into a simpler, more playful headspace—almost a regression fantasy for both parties.  This is a pretty good way of looking at it.

Many men spend their days in high-stakes, competitive, “adult” environments. A partner who is silly, emotionally expressive, and sexually submissive offers an escape into a simpler, more playful headspace—almost a regression fantasy for both parties.  This is a pretty good way of looking at it.