THE ASSIGNMENT
Infants communicate in many ways. Crying is one cue infants use to let caregivers be aware of their needs. However, if you attend to infants every time they fuss or cry will you be promoting a demanding or “spoiled” child? Why or why not? Give supporting reasons based on infant growth and development as well as theory (Attachment and Erick Erickson stage, etc…) Also talk about the many different ways one can soothe and attend to infants besides picking them up. NOTE: WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT 2 YEAR OLDS WHO CAN MANIPULATE SITUATIONS- WE ARE TALKING ABOUT NEWBORNS/INFANTS.
Read your readings and watch the videos provided, paying special attention to the following:
What is Attachment Theory?, Should I Worry About Spoiling My Baby, Crying Babies
SPECIFICATIONS
Acceptable Length:
2-3 pages
Formatting Requirements:
Put your name, course and section number, date, instructor name, and assignment title on the cover sheet (organized APA style).
Use at least one-inch margins and a twelve point font.
Use double line spacing in the document.
Include a list of the sources that you used (organized APA style). You must use at least 2 sources. One source should be your textbook. Look up under “Resources” near the top of this course near the syllabus to find resources to help you with how to correctly cite your sources APA style.
Check the Rubric provided in the Module under the Guidelines for how you will be graded.