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Birth to 18 months

This stage is vital to development, as it shapes a child's world view and their personality

As a baby, I learned how to trust the people directly around me, such as my Mamaw, Papaw, and Mom. I also learned who to distrust, or know who would let me down .

"Basic trust versus mistrust (birth to 12-18 months). Baby develops sense of whether world is a good and safe place."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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18 months to Three years

This stage is when we learn self-control and responsibility. Can I do things on my own or do I need help?

During this stage, I learned what I could do independently and what I needed assistance with. For example, I could brush my teeth on my own, but I could not make meals on my own. I was a very independent child, so I would read, color, tidy up, and play on my own, as I was an only child.

"Autonomy versus shame and doubt (12-18 months to 3 years). Child develops a balance of independence and self-sufficiency over shame and doubt."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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Three years to Five years

This stage in development is when children learn when to take control of situations in interactions with peers. This stage includes deciphering between which actions are good and bad.

As a toddler, I was good at reading social cues and communicating my needs. For example, my mamaw is an IT associate and manager at our local library. I would always go there after school and communicate with the staff and patrons (if I knew them). I would do puzzles, read, and have social interaction with other kids who would come.

"Initiative versus guilt (3 to 6 years). Child develops initiative when trying new activities and is not overwhelmed by guilt."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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Six years to 11 years

In this stage of development, children are learning new skills and developing their self-worth. They learn competency and decision making skills.

When I began school, I developed a sense of industry as I was advanced in relation to my peers and was a model student. I remember my preschool teacher giving me a gift at the end of the school year as a thank you for being a good student. All through grade school and middle school, I always got good notes sent home and maintained very good grades, increasing my self-worth.

"Industry versus inferiority (6 years to puberty). Child must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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12 years to 18 years

This stage contains the journey of a teen deciding who they are and what they believe in. This is the period of development when the child discerns themselves from their environment.

As a teen, I was constantly trying to find what I truly believed in and valued. It wasn't until I was 17, that I finally discovered my truth and wasn't ashamed of who I was and the trauma that made me who I am today.

"Identity versus identity confusion (puberty to young adulthood). Adolescent must determine sense of self ('Who am I?') or experience confusion about roles."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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18 years to 40 years

This stage of development includes the process of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.

As I get older, I am focused on the people who benefit and add to the positive experiences in my life and maintaining those relationships. If someone is not putting forth the same effort as I am in the relationship, I begin to distance my connection with them until it is completely gone.

"Intimacy versus isolation (young adulthood). Person seeks to make commitments to others or may suffer from isolation and self-absorption."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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40 years to 65 years

This stage contains our creation of things that will outlast our finite lives. What will be your legacy?

During this stage, I wish to have a family, stable wealth, and still be teaching in elementary school.

"Generativity versus stagnation (middle adulthood). Mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493

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65 years to Death

This stage of development is the process of one's take on their contributions and their life as a whole. Are they satisfied with the life they lived? Would they do anything differently if they had a chance?

When I am on my deathbed, I wish to have my family around me, as that is the most important thing to me. I hope that I leave a legacy of kindness, leadership, assertiveness, compassion, and dedication.

"Integrity versus despair (late adulthood). Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life."

Martorell, G. (2022). Child (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9781264461493