The Power Of Affection Some activities elicit love, affection, and attachment during the parent and child bonding. For example, when parents show affection towards their children, it induces the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin is a vital hormone that significantly helps the child’s brain development. For instance, growing up, a child that experiences lots of affection will become an adult with healthy self-esteem, positive social interaction, and positive emotional response.  In a previous post, I discussed the importance of parent-child bonding.  But, in this article, I will discuss what happens during the bonding process, why it is essential between the parent and child, and how it dictates how the child will navigate life as an adult.…