These children are the ones who feel protected and can always count on their caregivers to return back. When they are with a stranger alone the infant tries to avoid the stranger until the caregiver comes back; he/she will not avoid the stranger anymore since his/her protector is with them. By the time the caregiver comes back the infant will feel extremely happy and will use the mother as a “safe base” in order to explore what’s around them. The issue with secure children is that they keep a positive mind knowing its caregiver will always be there for them and never abandon them even when they are with a stranger.
Insecure avoidant is when the infant ignores the caregiver when leaving and will not show any kind of emotions when caregiver return. When the infant is left alone with a stranger they automatically start to play with them and by the time the caregiver returns the infant will only show little interest. The issue on why the infant is ignoring the caregiver is because the caregiver tends to reject the infant emotionally or won’t give any attention to them. Insecure ambivalent/resistant is when an infant will start to cry or get angry when the caregiver leaves them alone. When the infant is with a stranger he/she will avoid them, but will be afraid of them. By the time the caregiver comes back the infant will not make any eye contact with them and will even push them away. The issue with these children is that when the caregiver attempts to leave the infant they will cry, but as soon as the caregiver comes back the infant’s emotion will be angry with the caregiver for leaving them alone. The reason on why these infants have these attachment styles is because of their caregivers which in this case are the parents. The parents of these infants don’t often pay attention to them and it hurts the little ones. For example, secure infants have parents that are responsible and will care for their kids as much as possible. They know when their parents immediately have respect for them. Insecure avoidant infants have parents that don’t pay attention to them. This causes the infant to think that they are not wanted by their parents because they reject them. Lastly, insecure ambivalent infants are the ones that throw a tantrum when his/her parents don’t listen to them. They tend to exaggerate too much in order to get attention. Some steps that parents can follow to have a healthier relationship with their children is by spending time together. Every kid needs to have a bonding time with their parents. If one child does not spend any time with his/her parents they may think their parents don’t have any time for them. It is awful when a child feels like that because they will feel