He does whatever he feels like, with no regard for others. He is unable to feel remorse for wrong-doings, mainly because he is unable to internalize right and wrong. He may be savvy enough to speak knowledgeably about standards and values, but he cannot truly understand or believe what he is saying. He may tell you that something is wrong, but that won't stop him from doing it if he pleases. Children who are adopted after the age of 6 mos.
Normal attachment develops during the child's first two years of life.
There are a wide range of attachment problems, that result in varying degrees of emotional disturbance in the child. The severity of attachment disorder seems to result from the number of breaks in the bonding cycle, and the extent of the child's emotional vulnerability. What often occurs is a type of attachment called a dependency bond. A young child who is abused or neglected, often becomes attached to the abusive parent out of dependency alone. His life literally depends on his relationship with that parent.