Attachment Quote by Jerome Kagan
“At each stage of development the child needs different resources from the family. During the first year, a variety of experience and the availability of the parents for attachment are primary. During the second and third years, stimulation of language development is critical. During the years prior to school entrance, information that persuades children they are loved becomes critical, and during the school years it is important for children to believe that they can succeed at the tasks they want to master.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Developmental Psychology, Jerome Kagan, 1998
Children require age‑appropriate support: attachment early, language later, emotional affirmation before school, and self‑efficacy during school years.
In simple terms: Kids need different help at each growth stage.
Key Takeaway
Provide the right support at each age.
Themes
parenting
development
education
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advice
informative
When to use this quote
- infancy
- toddler years
- preschool
- elementary school
Key Concepts
attachment
language acquisition
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents assess a child's current developmental needs?
- What resources are most lacking in your child's current stage?
A Different Perspective
If resources are mismatched, development may stall.
