Book 2, Question 47
Why Do We Miss People?
Missing someone is a sign that a bond is working. Your brain keeps a kind of map of the people you love. So when someone important is away, the map still points right to them.
From the book
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More fun facts
- Scientists study the bonds between people using an idea called attachment theory.
- Attachment theory was first developed in the 1950s by a British doctor named John Bowlby.
- The bond between a baby and the person who cares for them helps the baby survive and grow.
- Our earliest bonds can shape how we connect with people later in life.
- Missing home while you are away, like at a sleepover, is called being homesick.
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, BBC, KidsHealth (Nemours)
Questions kids ask
What should I do if I get homesick at a sleepover?
It is OK to call your parents to come pick you up.