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Secure Attachment Styles In Children

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SECURE ATTACHMENT - According to psychologytoday.com “about 55% of people emerge from childhood with secure attachment styles” which makes it the largest attachment group . When a child has secure attachment the parent is a form of security. When the parent is away from the child may seem distressed. But when the parent returns they will sometimes seek affection or simply seem happier. Consistently catering to a child's needs, sensing their emotions and providing supportive response to their needs can lead to this attachment style. INSECURE - AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT - Children with this style of attachment usually pay little attention to whether the parent is present or away. These children don’t display the parental need nearly as much and

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