Attachment theory

Attachment theory is a theory (or group of theories) about the psychological tendency to seek closeness to another person, to feel secure when that person is present, and to feel anxious when that person is absent.Attachment theory has its origins in the observation of and experiments with animals. A famous series of experiments on infant monkeys by Harlow and Harlow demonstrated that attachment is not a simple reaction to internal drives such as hunger. …

…infants learn to trust their parents. This sense of trust is the foundation for forming a secure attachment. Having a secure attachment to the parent is very important. Secure attachment fosters good social relationships and healthy emotional development. Giving the child enough time with each parent on aregular basis. It is best if young children can see both parents often. Frequent contact helps young children remember both parents and develop attachment relationships with both parents.