Findings: 14 children from the theft group were identified as affectionless psychopaths, 12 of those had experienced prolonged separation of more than six months from their mothers in their first two years of life whereas only 5 of the 30 children not classified as affectionless psychopaths * had experienced separations. (simplypsychology.org)
Because immigrant parents and their children almost always experience prolonged separations that result in fractured familial relationships, grief, and emotional issues (Portes & Rumbaut, 2001; Suárez - Orozco, Todorova, & Louie, 2002), school agents working with parents must be in tune with the family's dynamics and collaboratively work to establish an education plan for the student. (ascd.org)
For instance, a parent and child's behavior can change profoundly during prolonged separations (Clyman, Harden, & Little, 2002; Heinicke & Westheimer, 1965). (products.brookespublishing.com)