Babies feel their parent's distress, not their own. Basic needs often are not met, delaying developmental tasks. Failure to master trust.
Fears escalate with stress at home.
In young females, unfocused anger turned inward becomes depression. In young males, anger turned outward becomes aggression. AGES 6 TO 8 Fears escalate. Low self-esteem and sense of helplessness confirmed by inability to prevent divorce. Survival feels threatened.