Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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What is bonding in terms of child development?

  1. The attachment between siblings

  2. The connection between a child and their teacher

  3. The initial tie between a newborn and their mother

  4. The relationship between a child and a grandparent

The correct answer is: The initial tie between a newborn and their mother

Bonding in terms of child development refers to the initial tie between a newborn and their mother. This bond is crucial for a child's emotional and psychological development as it sets the foundation for future relationships and social interactions. The close physical and emotional connection between a mother and her baby helps in building trust, security, and a sense of belonging for the child. While the attachment between siblings, the connection between a child and their teacher, and the relationship between a child and a grandparent are all important in a child's life, they do not define bonding in the same significant way as the initial bond between a newborn and their mother does in child development.