Mothers and fathers have different roles in bonding with their newborn, and both are important for the baby to develop proper relationships. Harlow’s monkey experiment proved that baby monkeys require more than just food from their mothers (Martorell et al., 2013). This experiment demonstrated that babies look to their mothers to be nurtured and comforted. Close body contact and the need to cling to the mother are two of the most important aspects of the mother’s bond with the baby (Martorell et al., 2013).
However, fathers have a different role, and each culture views the role of the father differently. In some cultures, the father does not spend much time with the infant until the infant is older (Martorell et al., 2013). Other cultures view
However, fathers have a different role, and each culture views the role of the father differently. In some cultures, the father does not spend much time with the infant until the infant is older (Martorell et al., 2013). Other cultures view