<!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> While it has been shown that secure attachment is a good predictor of social relationships and happiness later in life, current and past research does not prove that it is a causal relationship. In many cases there could be multiple things acting on the child to produce both secure attachment and a more positive outcome later in their life. One would be supportive and caring parents who can guide the child throughout their life. Having nurturing parents can lead directly to secure attachment in a child and if these parents continue to be engaged in the childs life, it is likely that they will be there to shape their growing child.
The Infamous agrees: the parent should be the ultimate independent variable because it is the mother who has the greatest control over the environment in which the baby is raised. If she could provide a balanced time spent with the baby, then the baby may very well display secure attachment. In turn, later adjustment for social behavior and more should come naturally to the child because the developmental model is set.
I would have to agree that parents have the ultimate control on deciding how the environment is established for the child and how you raise them. With good nourishment from the parents to the children they can lead health personal lives and be perfectly healthy and happy.
I also agree that having a caring family leads to secure attachment. With a caring and loving family, the child will receive a sense of comfort, safety, and belonging. This will help the child mature a healthy and secure life.
