s he gets upset but when she comes back he wants to be with her. Other infants show insecure attachment in which they are less likely to explore their surroundings and if left alone, he will cry or seem indifferent upon the mother’s return. Another key that influences an infant’s attachment is the mother’s behavior. Sensitive responsive moms, who notice what their babies are doing, are the ones who have infants that are securely attached. On the other hand, insensitive, unresponsive mothers who attend their babies when they feel like doing so, but ignore them at other times; have infants who become insecurely attached. Mother-child and father- child relationships are different because parenting styles vary. Some parents spank and some reason. Others are strict and others are laid back, and others are indifferent to their children and some liberally hug them and kiss them. These all have different names. Authoritarian parents impose rules and expect obedience, authoritative parents are both demanding and responsive, and they set rules and enforce them; but explain the reason for them. Permissive parents are ones who give in to the child and make few demands and use little punishment. Rejecting-neglecting parents expect little and invest little. Studies reveal that authoritative parents who control and communicate, have a positive affect on their children making them grow up to be self- reliant, socially competent children. This parenting technique provides children with a great sense of control and teaches them how to be a disciplined child, who is loved yet has respect for the parent’s rules....
