From the past to the present, scientists working in the field of human behavior have examined childhood and the effects of childhood on adulthood from biological, psychological, social and cognitive perspectives, and there are many theories in this field. The aim of this study is to look at childhood and especially the emotional needs of childhood in terms of different theories, to shape parental approaches in line with these needs and to contribute to increasing awareness of this need. The results show that the support received during childhood and growing up with unconditional love and compassion have a great contribution to the ability to manage emotions in adulthood and to protection from pathologies. With the study, in which the results obtained in this area were compiled, it was aimed to shed light on parental attitudes in our country and it was aimed that the awareness of the development of emotional intelligence should be given importance by the employees and parents.