The Importance of Early Nurturing

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This essay reports and discusses the importance of early nurturing in a child's life, particularly during the first two years. The writer discusses Erikson's first three stages and attachment theories by both Bowlby and Ainsworth. What Montessori said about attachment is also discussed. The premise is that lacking sensitive mothering in the early years will lead to problems later on in life. There are seven sources listed in the bibliography of this eight page paper.