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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cAttachment theory\u201d is very popular in the field of mental health. In the context of infants, it suggests that some are \u201csecure,\u201d certain that the primary attachment figure (usually conceptualized as the mother) will be there following exploration of the external environment, and that some are \u201cinsecure\u201d (sometimes described as anxious, avoidant, resistant, disorganized, or disoriented), uncertain of this, and displaying unresponsive, clinging, or confused behaviours towards the primary caregiver.(1)<\/p>\n
But as I was reminded at the 2015 American Psychological Association Convention here in Toronto, there is also an \u201cother side\u201d of attachment\u2014the unique role of the father. Whereas in attachment the mother is a base for the youngster\u2019s independent exploration of the world, the \u201cPaternal Activation Relationship\u201d (2) has a key role to play in the child\u2019s development as well, \u201cscaffolding\u201d him or her as he or she ventures out to the external environment and takes risks\u2014such as riding a bike with no training wheels for the first time. Also part of this relationship is \u201crough and tumble play,\u201d which can help the child learn self-regulation skills and how to control aggression; without these experiential lessons, the child can be at increased risk for later mental health challenges.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, about one in five mothers engage in something called \u201cmaternal gatekeeping\u201d (3), keeping the father largely outside of the caregiving role of the infant. But given the importance of the Paternal Activation Relationship, it might be better for the child if the parents \u201cco-parent,\u201d each contributing uniquely to the healthy social-emotional development of the child.<\/p>\n
Sources<\/p>\n
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- Ainsworth, 1978, in Development Through the Lifespan (Berk, 2007).<\/li>\n
- Paquette & Dumont, 2013, as presented by Alex Rowell at the 2015 American Psychological Association Convention.<\/li>\n
- Cannon, Schoppe-Sullivan, Mangelsdorf, Brown, & Sokolowski, 2008; McBride et al., 2005 as presented by Alex Rowell at the 2015 American Psychological Association Convention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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