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Stage Three : #hashtagLunchbagANC
Aunika, age 12 started planning activities for a homeless nonprofit with encouragement of her parents and community. To bring hope to the homeless population of Anchorage. In Erikson’s 3rd stage initiative versus guilt, the crisis was gaining a sense of initiative by creating. With this new event planning with encouragement confidence is developed however if discouragement occurs then a sense of guilt will be created. -
Stage Four: High School
In freshman year Aunika tried out for cheerleading. This was something new and exciting which she excelled at social skills. demonstrated these skills by making friends with everyone. This demonstrates in Erikson’s fourth stage industry versus inferiority. During this stage children expand their social network and skills of their society. If a child is encouraged they have a positive outlook and are confident and successful in their skills. If discouraged they tend to feel less than. -
Stage Five : Flight Attendant
At 21 Aunika began a career as a flight attendant. This helped her develop an awareness of who she was and what she wanted to do for a career. Erikson’s fifth stage identity versus identity confusion. Adolescents have to determine who they are and where they belong in their society. If they are unable to do this identity confusion will occur.