During the first 3 years of life a child’s brain is almost entirely hardwired (80%). Experiences during this period of massive brain growth will shape the child’s personality for the rest of their life. Severe neglect or abuse will cause mental retardation. More info here.
Why focus on having a strong attachment with your child?
Babies who have strong attachments to their mothers are more empathetic, confident, sociable, relaxed, happy and intelligent – and these effects will last a lifetime. The relationship a baby forms with the mother, will be the basis for all other subsequent relationships in the baby’s life. More info here.
This is why AP strives to form strong, trusting, loving bonds between mother and child. AP provides mum and baby a lifestyle with the least amount of stress possible – no schedules or spanking, and lots of love and cuddles. Baby’s brain is able to flourish in a loving environment during the critical period of growth.
What’s wrong with controlled crying?
Infants who experience chronic stress – like that experienced in ‘controlled crying’ – are 10 times more likely to have ADHD, poor school performance, poor fine motor development, antisocial behaviour, increased aggression, impulsivity, emotional unattachment, and violence later in life. More info here.
I’m hesitant to call controlled crying neglect or abuse, because I know most parents who use this practice deeply care for their children and believe whole heartedly it is safe to do. But it doesn’t detract from the brain damage an infant suffers, and is left with for the remainder of their life.
What’s wrong with spanking?
