Attachment
styles or emotional connections between child and parent have been a hot topic
in the field of psychology. Research has found evidence of the importance of
healthy, secure attachment relationships between child and parent on the
child’s life.
Recently, research
went further to examine how the quality of parent relationships during
adolescence influences later romantic attachment styles and quality of romantic
interactions in early adulthood. Researchers found that positive parent-child
interactions around the ages of 15 and 19 years old predicted secure romantic
attachment at age 25 and above. Secure romantic attachment included the ability
and desire to maintain close and intimate relationships.
This
finding implies that parents have a tremendous influence on their child’s life
even after the child has left the house to go out into the world. The
relationship between child and parent in youth and adolescence creates a
foundation for the child in their future romantic relationships.
It is crucial to establish this relationship
during this time because parental influence decreases as the child enters
adulthood. In addition, research has found that positive romantic interactions
at age 25 contributed to healthy attachment at age 27.
This fact places even more emphasis on healthy
relationships between child and parent because a positive relationship will
lead to strong romantic relationships, which will help the child develop a
secure romantic attachment in general.
For
example, research has suggested that poor marital adjustment is associated with
earlier difficulties in relationships with parents. Poor romantic relationships
lead to the development of an insecure or negative attachment style, which may
create a pattern for entering into bad romantic relationships.
So
parents, if you would like to see your child or teenager in a great romantic
relationship in the future, then it is time to start building a positive,
healthy relationship with your child.
Communication
will be key to building this relationship – you both need to understand where
the other is coming from. Every child is different so understanding his or her
differences and special quirks will be beneficial. Adolescence is a difficult
time with plenty of development and inner struggles, not to mention a surge of
hormones racing through the body.
Teens
will try your patience, but love and understanding will go a long way in trying
to battle through this time. However, structure and guidance will still
play an important role in teaching teens about decision-making and relationships.
Not
only are healthy parent-child relationships beneficial for the child’s future
romantic relationships, but it will also make life more pleasant for
both sides if you enjoy one another in life. However, even the best
relationships will have their moments. Like a mother’s new favourite phrase “you
were a great kid but I sure do love having adult children”. So next time your
child asks why you have to bond and talk about life together, simply tell her
that you are saving her from a life of bad boyfriends!
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