Four in 10 infants lack strong parental attachments
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
In a study of 14,000 US children, 40 percent lack strong emotional bonds -- what psychologists call 'secure attachment' -- with their parents that are crucial to success later in life, according to a new report. The researchers found that these children are more likely to face educational and behavioral problems.