HDFS201 Chapter Notes - Chapter Exam 1 & 2: Attachment In Adults, Emotional Security, Parental Leave
7 Aug 2018
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Half cared for by a relative, 12% enrolled in centers. More frequent use in low- income families (same average of hours as other income groups). Much child care in rst three years very low quality. Low rates of positive caregiving by non-parents (positive talk and lang stimulation) (even more common in low income families). Caregiver training and appropriate rations > higher cognitive and social competence. Higher quality of care in general linked to higher success in life. More non-relative care > higher risk taking and impulsivity later in life: family/parenting in uences: relationships not weakened by extensive child care. Parents played a signi cant role in helping children regulate emotions. Especially important familial in uences include being sensitive to child"s needs, being involved with children, and cognitively stimulating them. Most important predictor of secure attachment (child care experiences more important when faced with insensitive parenting) (family is more constant.
