by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté · 2004
An attachment-focused argument for why adult–child connection must take priority over peer orientation.
Best for: Parents concerned about peer influence and disconnection who want an attachment-theory framework for staying close to their children.
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An attachment-focused argument for why adult–child connection must take priority over peer orientation.
Neufeld and Maté argue for the primacy of the parent-child attachment over peer influence. Helpful for parents of tweens and teens feeling the pull of disconnection.
Best for: Parents concerned about peer influence and disconnection who want an attachment-theory framework for staying close to their children.
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