“THE EARLY YEARS - Youth Investment”
“The Early Years” considers the impact of secure-attachment, developed in the first 3 years of life, as the basic building block of social capital—but which is not available to all.
1/6 “FOREWORD — SENATOR RICK SANTORUM”
An incoming Administration must focus urgently on rebuilding social capital, starting with the early years.
2/6 “INTRODUCTION”
Establishing a firm foundation of secure attachment during the early years is one of the greatest investments a family can provide for their child.
3/6 “Part 1 - CHALLENGES — THE STATE OF OUR YOUTH.”
Suicide, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, violent crime, and bullying statistics show an alarming trend, the deterioration of youth mental health in America. Could the early years be playing a role?
4/6 “Part 2 - ATTACHMENT THEORY. IMPROVING LIFE OUTCOMES.”
International and longitudinal studies show the cross-cultural reality of attachment theory, the long term positives of secure attachment, and the downside of non-maternal care
5/6 “Part 3 - POLICY SOLUTIONS”
“The Village”, family hubs, attachment theory in prenatal classes, and increasing financial support could turn America from an international outlier to a global leader around attachment
6/6 “The Early Years - CONCLUSION”
Let’s make America the best country in the world to start a family, where secure attachment in the early years is available for all.