In Bowlby's ideas about attachment, the main person taking care of a child is super important in helping the child grow emotionally and socially.
Safe Space: The caregiver gives the child a safe place to start exploring the world. For example, when a toddler is playing at a park, they often look back at their parent to feel safe and get support.
Being There Emotionally: A caregiver who pays attention and is there when the child needs them is really important. If a baby cries and the caregiver quickly comes to comfort them, the baby learns to trust that they will be helped.
Understanding Relationships: The way a child interacts with their caregiver helps them learn how to think about relationships. For example, kids who get regular care often feel good about themselves and other people.
By playing these roles, caregivers help shape how children connect with others and how they feel emotionally as they grow up.
In Bowlby's ideas about attachment, the main person taking care of a child is super important in helping the child grow emotionally and socially.
Safe Space: The caregiver gives the child a safe place to start exploring the world. For example, when a toddler is playing at a park, they often look back at their parent to feel safe and get support.
Being There Emotionally: A caregiver who pays attention and is there when the child needs them is really important. If a baby cries and the caregiver quickly comes to comfort them, the baby learns to trust that they will be helped.
Understanding Relationships: The way a child interacts with their caregiver helps them learn how to think about relationships. For example, kids who get regular care often feel good about themselves and other people.
By playing these roles, caregivers help shape how children connect with others and how they feel emotionally as they grow up.