3. Attachmentexamples?  

The formation of a secure attachment to a caretaker is probablythe single most important psychosocial task of infancy and earlychildhood. Studies show that whether a child is securely orinsecurely attached to their parent or another caretaker determinestheir behavior in new situations, and that deprivation ofattachment can have lasting deleterious effects.

- Can you share some examples you've seen of healthyattachment?

- How did it happen and what was the result?

- Have you also seen examples of children who were victims ofabuse, neglect, or indifference?

- Do you have any examples of how \"resilient children\" canovercome a rocky start?

4. Styles of parenting?

This question comes in two parts. Myers & Dewall identifythree styles of parenting and discuss their effects on the socialdevelopment of children. Permissive parents make few demands andtend to submit to the wishes of their children. Authoritarianparents dictate rules and expect blind obedience. Authoritativeparents set and enforce rules after discussion with theirchildren.



Part 1:

- How would you characterize the style of parenting under whichyou were raised?

- Was the same style used by both of your parents orguardians?

- How about your parents' or caretaker's upbringing? -

- How would they (or you) characterize the style of parentingused by their parents (your grandparents)?


Part 2:

- Research one culture other than yours in terms of familystructure and/or parenting style.

- Locate at least two credible sources(textbook, journalarticles, peer-reviewed articles), put the information in your ownwords, and summarize what you learned about child-rearing.

- Cite your sources at the end.