10. Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking, cuddling, and rocking her two-month-old son and seems to be highly aware of the baby’s actions and needs. Mr. Kaufmann worries that his wife’s interactions with the baby will lead the child to cry easily when frustrated, fearfully cling to his mother, become unfriendly toward other people, and become withdrawn and uninterested in his surroundings. Evaluate the research on social development and give a detailed response that supports or refutes the father’s concerns. Would this advice hold true in all situations? When might this advice not be true?

Babies do not become clingy or difficult when cuddled because this is a basic human interaction. Cuddling and high interactions with a baby will reassure them that their needs will be met. Once a baby realizes that whenever it cries there is help it will begin to trust it's caretakers. Building trust in the first few months of life is important to solidify independence.

The child will grow to be curious and outgoing knowing that if there ever is trouble there will be someone to offer help and support.

On the other hand children that are not given timely affection will be reluctant to try new things or become curious since they know that there will be no one to intervene on their behalf.

In conclusion, children require a significant amount of interaction in order to build trust and thrive.