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Birthday
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Stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
During this stage the infant is uncertain about the world they live in. To resolve these feelings of uncertainty the infant looks towards their primary caregiver for stability and care. I trusted my parents shortly after I was born and was more of a mama's girl, if upset I would want my mom. -
Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame
During this stage, the child is developing physically and becoming more mobile. Between the ages of 18 months and three, children begin to become independent, by walking away from their mother, picking which toy to play with, and making choices about what they like. I was indenpendent by the age of 2 and would stroll down the sidewalk and would explore on my own when my parents werent keeping a close eye on me. -
Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Around age three and continuing to age five, children assert themselves more frequently. The child takes initiatives which the parents will often try to stop in order to protect the child. You were independent in initiating games with family members and friends at playdates. You also showed independence when you showed preference with people you wanted to play with. At age 2, when your Memie and PaPa came over, you showed them where to sit and what to play with that you chose. -
Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
If children are encouraged and reinforced for their initiative, they begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged, then the child begins to feel inferior, doubting his own abilities. By age 4 you had a sense of pride with your accomplishments, as your preschool teacher would give stickers and stars, along with verbal praise for your good behavior and attitude. -
Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion
This is a stage in development where the child has to learn the roles he will occupy as an adult. It is during this stage that the adolescent will re-examine his identity and try to find out exactly who he or she is. I was interested and started to get more serious about dance, as well as continue doing choir in school and acting as much as I could. I knew the areas of interests that I could see myself pursuing as a career in the future and had some jobs in mind. -
Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
In young adulthood (ages 18 to 40 yrs), we begin to share ourselves more intimately with others. I vaule my relationships with my friends right now, and have allot of friends that I have been close with for a long time. My parents think I will get married a couple years after college, or after I have a job. -
Stage 7: Self-absorbtion/Stagnation
During middle adulthood (ages 40 to 65 yrs), we establish our careers, settle down within a relationship, begin our own families and develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. I think I will have 2-3 kids, have a family and a full time career. -
Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair
65 and older, this is a time that we contemplate our accomplishments and are able to develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a successful life. I like having no regrets, so I think I will be proud of the choices I make and accomplishments in my life. -
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