Mention the psychological impact of separation of an infant from his parents
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A central component of attachment theory is the notion that caregivers must be present and accessible in order for their children to become attached to them.
Prior to developing a focus on individual differences in attachments throughout the lifespan, Bowlby was concerned with the well-being of children who experienced separations from their mothers.
When parents are separating, one thing uppermost in the minds of both parties is how it will affect their children. Although around one-third of marriages end in divorce, there are plenty of instances where unhappy couples remain together for the sake of their children, just so they have both parents present as they grow.
But how does separation and divorce actually affect children? Is it inevitably as destructive as some people believe? There are plenty of ideas, such as boys taking it worse than girls, for instance. But there have also been plenty of studies into the effects of separation, which debunk a lot of myths, and also produce some interesting results.
One common factor is that children will generally experience a great deal of distress when the separation occurs, but over time they will adjust and that will fade. A number of factors can help that recovery.