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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory the child is completely dependent upon the parent and everything is new to them, therefore building trust with your infant is important at this stage.

For Karyn she has entered the new world and one night she lost her blanket. Who took it? Where is it? Then her mother comes in with a warm blanket. Trust is now forming.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(birth to 12-18months). Baby develops sense of whether world is a good and safe place." (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory the child is becoming less dependent. During this stage your toddler learns autonomy vs. shame and doubt. The best way to go about this stage is to let them be more independent and give lots of praise.

Karyn brings her parents an art painting and wants to know if her parents want to hang it up? She is waiting for her parents to approve of the painting. She has made it all by herself and is doubting if her parents will like it. With her parents approval of the painting Karyn smiles and develops a sense of autonomy.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(12-18months to 3 years). Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt."  (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory your child  is aware of initiative vs. guilt. At this stage your preschool-aged child becomes more independent and starts to set goals. It is important at this stage to be less critical and more encouraging.

Karyn has been doing so good in her preschool class. She is rapidly passing all of the other kids and has even made a few friends. When Karyn comes home her Mom confronts her about her dirty room. Karyn feels guilty and that she has let her Mom down. Karyn is developing a sense of guilt instead of initiative.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, ( 3 to 6 years). Child develops initiative when trying new activities and is not overwhelmed by guilt." (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory school-aged children is aware of industry vs. inferiority. Children become more hyperactive and productive. Setting more goals and wanting to do extra activity's. They become more independent and require positive feedback while they are accomplishing their goals.

At this stage Karyn is helping out at the house and around school. One day she was at school and for the first time ever she did not do well on a spelling test. Karyn starts to cry because she hadn't reached her goal. The teacher comes over to soothe Karyn and encourage her to keep working hard. When Karyn got home she showed her parents the test, she was nervous about what her parents would think. Her parents smiled and encouraged her to keep working hard. Karyn is now developing industry and inferiority. With the help of her teacher and parents Karyn is more confident about her abilities.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(6 years to puberty). Child must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence." (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory your adolescent child becomes aware of identity vs. identity confusion. During this stage children are trying to find out who they are and what they are passionate about...they are beginning to make their mark on the world and they can be easily overwhelmed during this "identity crisis." Stay positive and don't be afraid to try some constructive feedback to help them along the way.

At this stage Karyn just moved across the country and has entered a new school and has started a new life. Due to being in a new place Karyn doesn't feel like she fits in. All her friends are back at home and she is having a hard time identifying where she belongs and who she is. Karyn is developing a sense identity confusion.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(puberty to young adulthood). Adolescents must determine sense of self ("who am I?") or experience confusion about roles."  (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory young adults experience intimacy vs. isolation. They start to development serious relationships and become apart of society. When a young adult struggles with socializing and building relationships they may feel isolated to society.

Karyn is now out of the house and on her own. She has developed new relationships and has put herself out there in society. Then out of the blue her friends turn on her and talk behind her back. Karyn feels alone again and isolates herself.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(young adulthood). Person seeks to make commitments to others or may suffer from isolation and self-absorption." (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory middle aged adults feel more generatively vs. stagnation. During this stage adults have gone through good times and bad times and continuing to make their mark on society. They start to mentor and take care of others. If they don't have a sense of responsibility or care they may feel lonely.

Karyn has now found new friends and even has a family of her own. She is raising her kids the best she can with the knowledge she has developed throughout the years. Karyn is developing a sense of generatively.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(middle adulthood). Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment." (pg, 14).

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During this stage of Erikson's Developmental Theory older adults are aware of integrity vs. despair. This stage is all about the life you have lived. They may ask, "what have I don't with my life?" "Have I lived up to my fullest potential?" Questions like these will determine whether they fall into a sense of integrity or despair.

Karyn is now older. She has lived her life to the fullest and has made her mark on the world. She has raised beautiful and intelligent children and has past her knowledge onto the next generation. Karyn is now accepting her life feeling the sense of integrity.

To support my consensus I used Martorell, G. (n.d.). Theories of Child Development says, "(late adulthood). Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life." (pg, 14).