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COMMENTARY ON WARSHAK'S “BLANKET RESTRICTIONS: OVERNIGHT CONTACT BETWEEN PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN”
Author(s) -
Biringen Zeynep,
GreveSpees Jennifer,
Howard Wynette,
Leigh David,
Tanner Litsa,
Moore Sarah,
Sakoguchi Sayaka,
Williams Larry
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
family court review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.171
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 1744-1617
pISSN - 1531-2445
DOI - 10.1111/j.174-1617.2002.tb00831.x
Subject(s) - interpretation (philosophy) , reading (process) , psychology , developmental psychology , empirical research , epistemology , law , political science , philosophy , computer science , programming language
In a previous issue of this journal, Richard A. Warshak provided a summary of the developmental literature as it bears on overnight restrictions during custody arrangements. Here, the authors comment on points of agreement and disagreement with Warshak based on their reading of the theoretical and empirical literature on development. Particular reference is made to Warshak's interpretation of attachment theory and research. Points of agreement include the importance of fathers and all caregivers in the infant/young child's life as well as the overstatement in the literature of the significance of separation experiences and a “sensitive period” for attachment. Points of clear disagreement include what the author contends is an erroneous review of the empirical literature on overnights with other caregivers. Based on their review of the data on overnight visitation, the authors conclude on a more cautious note.