Secure bonds can develop between a child and an adoptive parent when the children are older (ages 4 to 7), especially if the mother had a(n) _____ attachment to her own mother.

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When a mother has a secure attachment to her own mother, she is more likely to be able to provide a secure attachment to her adoptive child, regardless of the child's age. This allows for the development of secure bonds between the child and adoptive parent, even if the child is older (ages 4 to 7). Anxious-resistant, anxious-avoidant, and disorganized attachments in the mother can make it more difficult for the child to develop a secure bond with their adoptive parent.

Secure Bonds Can Develop Between a Child and an Adoptive