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This stage of development covers from birth to approximately 18 months. During this time, the child may not be too sure about the world and will rely on their parent or someone that they see on a regular basis to guide them on what is safe. When my daughter was around 16 months, her grandma took her to see Santa Claus. She wanted absolutely nothing to do with him and became a crying mess when they tried to put her on his lap. It wasn't until her Aunt Sara went up with her and stayed to hold her next to Santa that she calmed down and was more accepting of this person she did not know. My daughter did not trust Santa Claus, but she trusted her aunt and knew she would be okay as long as her aunt was with her.

Our book talks about how a child needs to develop trust but also mistrust to help protect themselves from danger.

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This stage of development covers from approximately 12 months to 3 years. During this time, the child is gaining more and more control over their movements. With this new found growth they are becoming more independent and self-sufficient. At one point in time, when my daughter was 3 years old, she told me that she wanted to help clean. She did not want to help me with whatever I was doing, she wanted her very own job. I decided to let her take her plastic tea set to the bathroom sink and told her she could "wash the dishes". A few minutes later, I heard a very loud sigh along with her little voice saying, "Why do I always get the hardest jobs?" I believe that she succeeded in gaining autonomy.

Our book talks about how if you feel like you have the support of others you are more apt to try new things and develop new skills.

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This stage of development covers from 3 years to 6 years. During this time, the child is starting to put themself out there more often with trying new things, playing, and interacting with others. When my daughter was 5 years old she went to preschool. We found out that there would be a morning one week where the kids could invite their dads to come for "Donuts with Dad". Jocelyn invited our neighbor who she considered to be her "Noblesville Grandpa". This event was only supposed to last about 30 minutes, but Jocelyn somehow convinced him to stay for about 4 hours! She enjoyed him being there so much that she took the initiative to get him to stay and have it okayed by her teacher.

Our book talks about how a child at this stage should be trying new things and not feel guilty about it.

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This stage of development covers from 6 years to approximately 12 years. During this time, the child is now in a school setting where they are receiving an education. My daughter is currently 12 years old and in the sixth grade. She does very well in school, straight A's and is in advanced classes. She is also very active with extra curricular activities. She does tend to be very hard on herself to the point where she feels inferior to others if she does not do as well on a test or assignment as what she expects herself too. After some time, and reminders that I do not expect her to be perfect, just that she does her best...she can accept that she missed some points.

Our book talks about learning how to work hard to achieve goals to develop a sense of industry.

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Stage 5: Identity Vs. Identity Confusion

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Stage 5: Identity Vs. Identity Confusion

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This stage of development covers from 12 years to approximately 18 years. During this time, the now young adult is having to figure out who they are. Along with what they value, believe, and what they want to accomplish. My daughter seems to have a somewhat firm grasp on her identity. She is very comfortable about who she is, her personality, and she values family, friends, and faith above all. She knows what she likes and doesn't like. She also knows that when she grows up she wants to become a General Surgeon. I feel that she has a very good grasp on her identity.

Our book talks about how there are three issues that you have to resolve in order to form your identity. Those are your choice of occupation, the values you want to live by, and knowing your sexual identity.

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This stage of development typically takes place during young adulthood. During this time, the individual is trying to form close and loving relationships with someone that is not their family. Based off of how my daughter is with her current friends, I don't think that she will have any problems with intimacy. She is very loving, supportive, and respectful. She is not one that will find all your faults and point them out, she will love you in spite of them.

Our book talks about how a person at this stage is seeking to make commitments to others.

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This stage of development typically takes place during the middle of your adult years. During this time, the individual is starting to worry about leaving a mark. They want to do something or create something that will not only help others, but help them to be remembered. At the age of twelve, my daughter already seems to have left her mark on several lives because of her giving nature. I believe that as she gets older and reaches this point in her life, she will without a doubt make a difference in the lives of many.

Our book talks about those at this stage wanting to help guide the next generation and is concerned about establishing them.

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This stage of development takes place during the later years of your adult life. During this time, the individual starts to think back on what they've done and accomplished in their life...hopefully finding acceptance and peace. I can only pray that when my daughter gets to this point in her life, that she will be able to look back over her years and see her life as a life well lived. A life to be proud of.

Our book talks about people at this stage accepting the life they lived and the time that remains including their passing.