It is important to look at all avenues of child caregiver scenarios. A study done by Hy Huynh of Clemenson University peaks interest into the institution as the caregiver. Institutional care is an option to millions of children for which they are responsible for as the number of youth without a parental caregiver continues to increase in countries where resources are lacking (Huynh, 2014). Substandard care can hinder a child’s development creating developmental delays, attachment disorders, brain atrophy, aggressive behavior and emotional and physical health problems (Huynh, 2014). Yet it also has to be evaluated whether an institutional placement might be a more suitable option than a family member in some cases. An extensive study by
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In a study of low-income African-American and Caucasian preschoolers, attachment and parenting behavior were evaluated. Seventy-three percent of the preschoolers in the study were considered securely attached, which was predicted by parental behavior, not race (Dexter, et al., 2013). Parenting was the key factor in the security of the preschool age child. The attachment was created by the responsive behavior of the caregiver as shown in infants as well.
Males and females may have different behaviors based on these cultural attachment styles (Calzada, 2014).
Young children with better attachment skills are more prepared for starting school, where they are exposed to new experiences without the security of their caregiver close by. The child’s cognitive, emotional, and social functioning is the product of security (Herbers, 2014). The deeper the attachment security, the more successful in self-esteem and exploration of the world around a young child will be as they mature and grow. Secure attachment leads to success with future relationships with peers and even romantic relationships in the …show more content…
Solid theory and research regarding the attachment theory will give psychologists a look into how parents and caregivers can contribute positive skills for self-esteem and secure adaptation for the success of children from every cultural background and attachment style. The deeper the attachment security, the more successful in self-esteem and exploration of the world around a young child will be. Secure attachment leads to success with future relationships with peers and even romantic relationships in the future. Every child from every walk of life can achieve a secure start in infancy if allowed the environment that will foster that growth and
In a study of low-income African-American and Caucasian preschoolers, attachment and parenting behavior were evaluated. Seventy-three percent of the preschoolers in the study were considered securely attached, which was predicted by parental behavior, not race (Dexter, et al., 2013). Parenting was the key factor in the security of the preschool age child. The attachment was created by the responsive behavior of the caregiver as shown in infants as well.
Males and females may have different behaviors based on these cultural attachment styles (Calzada, 2014).
Young children with better attachment skills are more prepared for starting school, where they are exposed to new experiences without the security of their caregiver close by. The child’s cognitive, emotional, and social functioning is the product of security (Herbers, 2014). The deeper the attachment security, the more successful in self-esteem and exploration of the world around a young child will be as they mature and grow. Secure attachment leads to success with future relationships with peers and even romantic relationships in the …show more content…
Solid theory and research regarding the attachment theory will give psychologists a look into how parents and caregivers can contribute positive skills for self-esteem and secure adaptation for the success of children from every cultural background and attachment style. The deeper the attachment security, the more successful in self-esteem and exploration of the world around a young child will be. Secure attachment leads to success with future relationships with peers and even romantic relationships in the future. Every child from every walk of life can achieve a secure start in infancy if allowed the environment that will foster that growth and