Commitment to the infant stems from the significance that the infant has for the parents. Having a baby in an atmosphere where there is a large emotional void to fill, or in one where the availability of space and time are restricted, increases the risk that both the parents and their infant will develop an insecure tie toward each other. Parents who develop a secure attachment with their infant feel free to differ from the parental model or models conveyed by society. They develop a sense of confidence in their actions and are able to reconcile their
occasional negative feelings toward their infant. In the same way that an infant gains a sense of security from his/ her parents that promotes exploration of their environment, parents also find emotional security in their relationship with their infant. They feel the baby is a duplication of themselves which gives them a sense of immortality.