Theories of Childhood, Second Edition (Carol Garhart Mooney) / quote 34 of 70
Babies cannot be too attached
Erikson’s theory of infant development assures teachers and parents that it is impossible for babies under a year of age to be “too attached” to the special adults in their lives. The teacher in the story above who wanted to teach the baby that adults can’t always be there was missing the central point of providing quality care to infants. Attachment is what developing a sense of trust is all about. It is the teacher’s job to provide as much stability of care as possible.