It that one of the psychosocial developmental stages? Are you saying we need to be cared for by others before we can care for ourselves? Or are you saying that we need to admit or recognize that we need others to care for us before we figure out how to get our needs met on our own?

I know for me it is hard to admit to myself that I need someone's attention or care. I judge these feelings a being stupid or a baby. So many times when I feel this way instead of engaging with others to meet my needs, I withdraw and attack myself for being stupid.