Author: Graciela Santo

Although it is believed that adults are more mature than their children and that parents always know what they are doing, what practice shows is that these parents often do not have the necessary emotional structure to meet the needs of their own children, which generates negative effects on the development and also on the adult life of these children. The idea that parents can be toxic is still something very new, especially in Brazilian society, where religious issues make it very difficult to objectively observe parents' behaviors and also because this deeper analysis can generate feelings of guilt and a sense of betrayal.

Attachment theory was first developed in the 1950s and further refined in the 1970s, yet it remains highly relevant today and helps us better understand our need for connection. Four attachment styles have been identified: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and each has the potential to influence our lives and the way we experience relationships.

In this article you will find information about parenting styles (PE), they are nothing more than an approach and strategies used by primary caregivers to interact with their sons and daughters. These styles are divided into four groups (authoritative, authoritarian, negligent and permissive) and can significantly influence the psychological, emotional and social development of children and also reflect on adult life.