Emotional support would be consoling a child through an emotionally taxing event, showing affection, general kindness, and showing concern for their well-being.

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Expressions of love, empathy, warmth, and concern for a child’s well-being. 

Emotional Parental Support

Example of Emotional Parental Support

High levels of parental support is linked to positively psychology results, like positive self-beliefs, and lower levels of internalizing symptoms. The support behaviors as a “buffer” from stress, oftentimes. It allows for higher self-esteem in their adolescence, and results in higher relational and occupational satisfaction in adulthood. 

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