Question

When Mary’s 4 month old son cries, she rushes to him immediately and does everything possible to console him. Is this a good idea? Please explain.
its for psychology 200!

Answer 1

I personally don’t think it’s of someone’s best interest to do this because it provides the child to have a dependence on the parent and can hinder the child’s self responsibilities. I’ve known parents that have done this to their children and know their children are very needy and shy. My mother did not do this with me and I can’t take care of myself ok for my age. Just an opinion tho.

Answer 2

Yes and no depends how you see it, yes because something could be seriously wrong but no because he may get used to people being their all of the time and getting something whenever he wants it