As parents age, it is not uncommon for them to have to depend ontheir adult children.Do you think that people’s history ofexperiences in their relationships with their parents might shapepeople’s willingness to provide care for their aging parents? Inother words, are secure adults more likely to provide responsivecare to their aging parents?
. Some people, despite reporting insecure relationships withtheir parents, report secure,well-functioning relationships withtheir spouses. What kinds of experiences do you think might enablesomeone to develop a secure relationship with their partnersdespite having an insecure relationship with other central figuresin their lives?
. Most attachment research on adults focuses on attachment topeers (e.g., romantic partners). What may other kinds of thingsserve as attachment figures? Do you think siblings, pets, or godscan serve as attachment figures?
