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-Attachment with caregivers and others around you
-Security “Who can I trust?" -
I trusted my mom more, but only because I spent more time with her. I never struggled with separation or stranger anxiety and trusted babysitters and family that took care of me.
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Independence “NO! I wanna do it by myself”
Own ideas and opinions but no one lets them do it -
I rarely threw tantrums and was pretty chill. My parents would also let me do a lot of things for myself and I would help them with tasks. I was normally rewarded by sweet treats or getting to stay up later, and punished by time out.
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-Leadership “I have an Idea”
-What you want to be when you grow up, I want to play a game ,who wants to play with me, unique creative ideas -
In this stage I was caring and liked to help, especially because I was a big sister now. I wasn't bossy in a controlling way but in a way I felt like I was helping. I was also good at sharing. I said that I wanted to be a teacher or a "kid doctor" when I grew up.
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-Pride “What am I good at?”
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I was more laid back, thoughtful, and helpful then my siblings and would always tell them how to do things. I did specific activities because it is what my parents signed me up for so I tried everything (dance, cheer, soccer, volleyball...). My parents said that I always had a lot of confidence in what I was doing but as I grew up I remember comparing myself to others and doing a bunch of different things because I couldn't find one I was really good at.
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-Me “Who am I and Where am I going?”
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This is the time I can most remember reflecting on my self-concept. I struggled a lot with friends and had trouble trying to find my place.
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At this point I think I have found my identity and feel comfortable in my role.
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-Relationships “Who will I share my life with?”
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I can definitely see myself married and with kids in the future. I also don't see myself having commitment issues because I am very loyal and value family a lot.
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-Productivity “Am I generating something of value?”
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I think if I have a midlife crisis it will be when I get overwhelmed and make a change in my career or hobby.
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I think I will have accomplished everything I want to by this time in my life because I am very motivated and goal oriented.
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-Reflection -“Have I lived a full life?”
