Adults Quote by Sandra Scarr
“Fortunately for common sense, psychological research has shown that babies with more than one attachment are less distressed whenmother leaves to go to work. They are more content and playful in the presence of other adults, meaning that they feel secure with people other than Mother.”
About This Quote
Source Research: Developmental Psychology Study, 1970s
Multiple attachments give infants a broader sense of security, reducing distress when a primary caregiver leaves.
In simple terms: Kids feel safer with several trusted adults.
Key Takeaway
Encourage diverse supportive relationships.
Themes
attachment
security
development
parenting
Mood
reassuring
optimistic
Type
psychological
informational
When to use this quote
- family routines
- daycare
- parental leave
- childcare settings
Key Concepts
multiple attachment theory
social buffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can caregivers foster multiple secure bonds?
- What barriers exist to forming secondary attachments?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to children with limited social exposure.
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