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This past week in family relations class something that stood out to me that we talked about when talking about parenting was the fact that people literally need contact and belonging. It was that if a baby has not had enough physical contact from their parents or whomever than when they grow up it will have effects on how they communicate and function with others. It is also important to making sure that this attention is offered freely and lovingly, whether it be through a hug, smile, or by touch. Often when people have lacked this type of touch and contact in their life they act in such a way that it demands it, yet often times not in a positive way. The best way to deal with this situation is to recognize the need then meet the need. But, it is also very important to teach them how to meet that need for themselves. It is also good to create opportunites for them to contribute and feel like they are apart of a group. By allowing people to help and giving them responsibilities it makes them feel like they belong and further teaches them how to act and behave but also how to fulfill their own needs.Overall, I've learned that the actual contact with others and sense of belonging of a person and child is absolutely necessary for them to grow socially and in health.