I believe that children with a secure attachment tend to become more well adjusted adults just because a strong base at home is important to a developing child and adolescent. With a strong base, a person has people around to help them adjust to the different challenges life throws at them and can lean on others for help. However, I certainly believe that a person can still become well adjusted. One independent variable that certainly affects development is income. Besides providing for basic necessities like shelter, water, heat, and food, income also brings along comforts like toys that make life generally more comfortable. However, income can't make up for another variable. If the parent spends time with a child but is cold or passive, the child may never grow a big attachment for the parent and may grow up to fear or even avoid situations involving that parent.
I agree with the idea that income serves as a variable in terms of a child's development. Certainly the child will have a more comfortable life (provided, of course, that he has a secure attachment with his parents) because he doesn't have to worry about food or shelter and he can get the toys he wants.
