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From an early age, interactions with caregivers are crucial in shaping how these subsystems integrate within the social context. Establishing routines—sleeping schedules, feeding, learning behaviors—are foundational in creating internal stability, allowing these motivational subsystems to coexist harmoniously.
For infants and children, routines act as the emergent scaffolding for flexible yet structured behavior. They help prevent dominance of one subsystem—such as hunger or agitation—over the entire personality, fostering emotional stability and social competence.