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This stage is integral to a child's development. At this point in an infants life they cannot function on their own and must entirely rely on the adults in their life to survive. If a parent or caregiver does not provide sufficient care it is likely the child will grow to feel they cannot rely on or trust adult/authority figures.

As a child from what my parents told me they did most of the things they were supposed to and more. Fed, loved and cared for me they placed me in a safe environment to grow up in. They did tell me that I had a lot of trouble sleeping and often would let me "cry it out'. We believe this played a major part in why I would continue having tantrums into my early and middle childhood. I had a hard time understanding and communicating my feelings. Because I did not always receive comfort as an infant I would often later on feel as though I was not cared about in other situations. To be frank it is still a dynamic my parents and I are working on.

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This stage is all about slowly letting the child have a taste of independence. Making small choices like which toy they prefer and what foods they want to eat are important. As well potty training comes into play and starts to give the child control over physical skills and even more independence.

As a child I was a quick learner and very decisive. I started to walk at month 7 and my mother said I would grab and point for things I wanted very early on. My parents would let me chose what I wanted to eat and give me options for what I was going to wear that day.

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At this age children are learning to establish their authority and control over their environment. At this stage of development they are regulating playtime and other social activities.

In my first year of daycare a child bit me. It made me even more so outspoken and would often be very vocal about my thoughts or if I did not like something. Gentle correction from my teachers helped negate this.

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In this stage children are developing relationships and beginning school. They are learning confidence in their abilities at school and in social dynamics.

At age 8 I was diagnosed with ADHD. For a while before that I would often become very discouraged and often hysterical when trying to do school work. In class I was a hyperactive child and it would impact how my peers felt about me. When diagnosed I began medication and it helped to give me motivation to commit to school and build confidence in myself, my skills and my friendships.

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This period is critical in the development of an individual identity, that will impact someone's personality for the rest of their life. Adolescents must establish a self - identity.  Failure leads to ambiguity in sense of self. Success creates the capacity to know oneself and a continued development of identity.

When I moved at age 14 I had a minor crisis of self. I struggled to know if I was liking things for myself or because the people I had surrounded myself with were doing them. It took experimenting in different clubs and sports to find where I fit best and what made me happy.

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At this stage of life young adults are exploring close relationships with their peers. It is vital that young adults form deep relationships of all forms. Both romantic and platonic. The failure to do so will likely lead to isolation and loneliness. Success in these types of relationships will lead to stronger ones in the future.

At age 18 I had my first real relationship. He was what I would consider my first love. This relationship showed me a lot of what I do and do not want in my future romantic relationships. It taught me what love felt like and how emotionally, I dealt with heartbreak.

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This stage is what keeps adults moving into later life. Creating things that will outlast them such as children or a business is integral to generativity. Building a life and a path brings joy and meaning to being alive.

I hope as an adult I can cultivate a career. At the moment I have a five year plan. In 2025 I plan to graduate with my undergrad in theater education from Temple University. The year after with my Master's in education. From there I hope to spend four-five years in the workforce and then have a child/get married.

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This stage of life is rooted in reflection. For many they will look back on their life with satisfaction for all they accomplished. For others there will be regrets for what they did or did not do. Many will feel as though they wasted their life if they are unsatisfied with their life.

I hope to have lived a fulfilling life. The pandemic put a damper on many plans I had but I am only 20. I have much life left to live and have many plans to follow through with. I watched my parents live their life and embrace the opportunities give to the best of their ability and hope to do the same.