Komal and Gio Are Parents to Newborn Ravi

Essay

Komal and Gio are parents to newborn Ravi. They have heard that stress causes significant damage to the young brain. As a result, they plan to limit visits with family, eliminate loud noises from the home (e.g., TVs, music, video games), and avoid upsetting the baby in any way. If Ravi begins to cry during a diaper change, for example, they will wait until he is calm and try again. According to research presented in your textbook, are Komal and Gio taking appropriate precautions or are they being overly protective? Explain your answer and include examples.