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Reflection on Attachment Theory and Ecological Theory          9
REFLECTION ON ATTACHMENT THEORY AND ECOLOGICAL THEORY
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
My Thoughts and Actions at 4-8 years    4
Reflection of Bowlby-Ainsworth Attachment Theory    4
Reflection of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory    6
Conclusion    8
References    9
Introduction
Growth and development in human beings occur in various stages. Right from the very beginning of the prenatal stage to the postnatal stage, the development patterns are different and various aspects function differently to bring about a series of development in an individual. At different stages, an individual acquires different skills and accounts for gradual development as a complete human being.
The age of 4 to 8 years is usually referred to as middle childhood, which brings a lot of changes and development in the personality of an individual. At this stage, a child can associate him with the other members of society, have friends, and develops other social skills that are important to him. Physical changes happen during this period and the child is ready to explore new things around him (Stroebe, 2019).
The child gains confidence with his friends at school, in sports they play, and in life in general in this critical period. During this, period attachment and bonding become deeper with the family members more than the friends do. Friends are meager companions in school, sports or the game they play. However, the attachment and bonding grow with the parents and the other family members who comfort and give a sense of security to the child.
This paper presents a reflection of Bowlby-Ainsworth attachment theory and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological theory in my life. It explores my lived experience concerning the theories and the impact of this environment on my development as I matured.
My Thoughts and Actions at 4-8 years
I was curious about people and the way the world works. I used to observe things and connect those to understand concepts. I had a keen interest in numbers, letters, reading, and writing but unfortunately, I did not enjoy spending time on studies that were more descriptive in the sense of reading and writing. However, I loved doing numbers and wanted teachers and parents to give exercises for working out numbers. I had confidence in my physical skills and was eager to go out and play with my friends in the neighborhood and the school. Most of the time I used to urge my grandparents to spend time playing with me and force them to take me out on weekends. I used to imitate my parents and liked to copy them the way they behaved and the way they expressed themselves. In addition, some more important people influenced me during that period. There were siblings’ aunts and uncles, godparents, and many more. Despite the presence of so many people in my family, I depended on my parents for almost every other aspect of my life.
Reflection of Bowlby-Ainsworth Attachment Theory
When I was 5 years old, my grandfather suddenly got sick and passed away. It was with him that I spent most of my evenings. This loss seriously influenced me. I realized the meaning of death. I witnessed for the first time that death is something that takes away a person and that person can never return like before. Soon after the demise of my grandfather, my father started working in a distant workplace when I was 6 years old. I remember getting sick the day after he left for his workplace. This was due to the sense of insecurity and anxiety for not being able to stay with him and spend time with him. The unfortunate loss of my grandfather and my father leaving the house for the job greatly affected...