Taking 'As a result, they do not have to be preoccupied with those needs and, instead, can turn their attention outward, toward acquiring physical, cognitive, and social skills.' as a given, does it logically imply 'It's better for them to focus their attention externally.'
As a result, they do not have to be preoccupied with those needs and, instead, can turn their attention outward, toward acquiring physical, cognitive, and social skills.###It's better for them to focus their attention externally.