Bowlby's Assignment Theory

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From a range of videos and text referring to the focus of certain child such as Jara’na from the Australian Broadcasting Corporations Life Series website (ABC TV & Heiress Films, 2015). In a river town situated in northern NSW Jara’na was born; On the 3rd of august 2004. He was brought into a family of six children, with him being the youngest. His parents Michelle and Paul describe Jara’na to have the confidence to attempt new things, independent, stubborn through stages of life and at times can be mischievous. Jara’na states that when he grows up he wants to be a solider or a spy. As life moves forward Jara’na’s emotional reactions interfere (from one to seven years of ages) as he starts to become reluctant towards change. This appears through the family home and social interaction when introduced into the education system. From a young age Jara’na showed advanced motor skills, independence and an excelling imagination in the family home. Bowlby’s “Attachment theory” (Psychologist World and partners, 2016) connects with Jara’nas life as this is shown through an emotional attachment towards his mother, which grew stronger and resulting in separation anxiety. This is expressed through Jara’na still at 4 months into attending child care and …show more content…

Jara’na family history involves the ‘Stolen Generation’ which is why his father believes Jara’na should be able to learn the importance of where he comes from. This enables Jara’na to mature and strengthen his understanding of his family background. As well as gaining knowledge to broaden his identity. This is explained by Jara’nas father introducing his grandfather (George Dutton) through images and songs written from past elders. As well as Jara’nas father expressing his beliefs about the importance of the ‘Stolen Generation’, Jara’na also needs to understand what impacts this may have on his future life and surrounding

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