Does a lack of affection on a child affect their affection in relationships as an adult?

Answer 1

Yes... My daughter is shown all the love in the world, and her teachers say that she is quite loving and different from the other children.

Example: A fly landed on her cheek a few weeks ago. Instead of swatting a trying to kill the fly, she said the fly merely 'kissed' her...

Yeah, there is a difference in this world. And WE make it!

Answer 2

In my experience, yes. My mother has always been very affectionate. But my father, after the age of 10 or so, stopped hugging me. He avoided any type of affection with me. I knew he loved me and thought that all fathers did this because their little girls were turning into women.

So because of this, I did not have an appropriate idea of what father/ daughter affection should seem like. Although I craved attention from my father, I thought that was simply not done. Molestation (by another man) years later only justified that thought.

I later developed an aversion to males all together. I avoided romantic relationships and did not trust men. Sometimes I would allow them to be friends but as soon as they wanted something more, I would become uncomfortable. I did eventually date, but I always felt uneasy about it. I

am now happily married with a child, but I still feel uneasy at times. It (my childhood and molestation) affetcs my life so much.

Answer 3

Well, yes. Not only the lack of affection, but when you aren't given affection as a child you aren't taught how to be affectionate and how to give it back. By the time people are adults, they don't realize that they still have a lot of learning to do, but it's so much harder to change such primative behaviors in adults. Our minds are already developed, and re-wiring is harder than getting it right the first time.

Answer 4

Yes! Children who are not given affection grow up to be cold, domineering adults.

If you read children's/teen fiction, you will be familiar with Harry Potter. The main antagonist, Lord Voldemort was brought up from the age of 1 in an orphanage. He was just fed, taught to read and write. There was no real parental love or any love for that matter. He grew up to become the most evil dark wizard in history, shunning, even despising love in any form. He even treats his own followers like scum.

Answer 5

The few people I know like this have issues with showing affection. They treat people they love like they don't want them. While deep in side they desire to be held and nurtured. But it's a battle because they constantly challenge you and your ethics. But slowly in time this can be reversed.

Answer 6

i think it should mildly affect some one negitavly - my dad had a very very bad upbringing and he has onlt been mildly affeted. Depends on the person.

Answer 7

Yes, most definitely, children learn what they are shown.

Answer 8

Yes, children learn what they live

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes i believe so. but then again it depends on the person/