We all know that attachment is an important part of infancy. In Bali tradition, babies are not allowed to touch the ground for the first 100 days of life. They are carried by or sleeping with an adult at all times. At 100 days, a little ceremony is preformed and the baby's feet are allowed to touch the ground for the first time.
There are some people who believe human babies need a "4th Trimester" to finish developing as they are the only mammal so helpless when born. This 4th trimester happens outside of the womb for the first 12 weeks of life while a baby continues to develop and desires sometimes constant human touch.
Did you know in Norway maternity and paternity leave is MANDATORY! In many European countries, mothers get paid the first year of their child's life so they can stay home. In America, our maternity and paternity policies are shitty. Maybe if we spent some more time allowing parents to bond with their children in those early months of life, we wouldn't be spending millions and millions trying to fix them as soon as they get to school. I'm just saying.
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