PSY311H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Attachment Theory, Literature Review
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Parental beliefs (what parents know and believe about the nature of child development) affected to a large degree by culture. Different cultures have different world views about parenting. There is a tendency to believe is that life is tough, and in western world since life is tough then life better be good for children; so over indulgence in raising children. In other cultures like in india, they also have the belief that life is tough so parents try to prepare them from a young age; parents are stricter during adolescence in india. Ses- how much money and education you have. If well education and money you will have more to invest in the children. Despite our modern views, mother assume primary role. Both parents respond in similar ways to infant"s cues. This is good for survival in case mom dies during childbirth. Moms are more likely to hold baby during caregiving.
