Article 2 – Behaviorist vs. attachment theorist in nurseriesChild care programs for children aged six to twelve months would be structured differently than those of a behaviorist and an attachment theorist. Based on each theory and its ideas, their programs would be shaped with the child's best interests in mind but tailored to their beliefs and principles. Attachment theorists have a negative view of child care programs. Their program would encourage that of primary caregivers in the home and seek to grow other attachments and relationships with others. Behaviorists take a neutral position when it comes to placing children in day care. Their program would develop theories and practices of reinforcement for children so that their behavior can become classically conditioned for future events that may occur. Each program would be designated differently and would vary based on the hours spent in daycare, peer-to-peer interactions, and developmental skills the theorist would implement. Behaviorists are more impartial when it comes to daycare. They believe it will benefit or harm the child; It depends on the practices of parents and daycare. Behaviorists would find it helpful to begin educating and training children at an early age. Behaviorists are trying to create learned associations between stimuli and behaviors. The external environment will be used to create associations to teach children about biological predispositions such as crying and what it will indicate to caregivers. Children can begin to make connections between their basic needs and wants and how to satisfy them. Attachment theorists have a negative view of child care programs. They believe that the most sensitive age for newborns and their growth begins at six months. It is a crucial age for... middle of paper... and is not harmful to the child's development. Children will find secure footing in other relationships as long as they surround themselves consistently and for long periods of time. Overall, both theorists want to establish the influence they believe will help these children later as they progress over time. It's either about helping children create learned behaviors or instilling protective factors through secure attachments with their primary caregivers. Although most general opinions are conflicting, it is important to note that the main motivation concerns the child and his development. Both theorists attempt to compensate through the daycare techniques they perform to ensure that the child receives satisfactory care and develops appropriately. Opinions on how caregivers should react and interact are conflicting, but both theories still aim to protect and care for the child.