They basically provide positive and constructive support to their children and to others."
Dr. Pratt highlights, “Those with the avoidant dismissive attachment style have negative views of people.
They seek independence and can sometimes be uncomfortable with closeness and emotional intimacy.”
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This can lead to conflict, particularly in adolescence."
With avoidant attachment, Dr. Pratt notes that fathers are more likely to ignore their childs needs.
“Fathers with anxious and avoidant attachment styles are more likely to have anxious children,” he says.
Three of the four lead toward problematic attachment while security is ideal."
Children of securely attached fathers often grow up having secure attachments themselves, according to Glowiak.
They also have more confidence in themselves, as Glowiak notes how that can impact relationships with others.
The expectation now is that if their father does not care about them, who will?
Entering relationships is scary because hurt feels imminent.
In said cases, they avoid potentially healthy relationships."
What fathers do significantly impacts their children, according to Glowiak.
Glowiak highlights, “The parent-child bond is the first and most significant bond a person forms.
When that is compromised, many other critical considerations for development follow.”
Feelings ofanxiety, depression, resentment, anger, loneliness, etc.
may surface, according to Glowiak.
If you struggle with attachment, therapy may offer an opportunity to disrupt generational patterns.
Even for children of securely attached fathers, Glowiak notes that other factors may compromise their attachment style.
Like adults, children want to be loved."
“Everything connects, and the importance of this relationship cannot be minimized,” he says.
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