What emotional response is typical of children with avoidant attachment?

Children with avoidant attachment typically exhibit a lack of visible response to caregiver absence. This emotional response stems from their early experiences in which caregivers may have been emotionally unavailable or dismissive. As a result, these children learn to maintain emotional distance and self-sufficiency, leading them to suppress their feelings when their caregivers are not present.

This lack of visible distress reflects a coping strategy where they avoid reliance on their caregivers, often resulting in a demeanor that appears indifferent or unaffected by the absence. They might go about their activities without demonstrating signs of seeking out the caregiver or expressing any emotional turmoil, which is characteristic of avoidant attachment styles.

On the other hand, emotional responses such as anxiety around caregivers, eagerness to seek comfort, or consistent displays of affection are more indicative of secure or anxious attachment styles, rather than avoidant attachment.