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From Birth to 18 months an infant is strongly dependent on adults. Building trust for an infant is reliant on the dependability of the infants' caregivers.

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When my dad adopted me, he was always the one there for me. He continuously helped me when needed, and when I wanted his Prescence when I was sad, he would be the first one there. Therefor I gained a sense of security within the trust of him. I believe that because in our book it states, " When the balance of care is sympathetic and loving, the psychological conflict of the first year—basic trust versus mistrust—is resolved on the positive side"(Page 172).

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From 18 months to 3 years old children are beginning to complete independent task. When they have success of independence, they feel a sense of autonomy. But if they are not independent, they feel ashamed and doubtful.

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Growing up my dad always encouraged and guided me to do things on my own which built the autonomy I have today. In the book it states, “autonomy versus shame and doubt is resolved favorably when parents provide young children with suit-able guidance and reasonable choices” (Page 173). He encouraged me to do things like get dressed, tie my shoes, or even choose my own food for breakfast/lunch.

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From 3-5 years old children begin to assert their power and control. Children will feel a sense of initiative when they are successful with their need to have power. But too much power could result in disapproval causing them to feel guilt.

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In school my dad has told me that I was always the one to take the initiative to be the line leader, the team leader, or I involved myself in school activities that involved being a leader. But I also came up with many new games to play with friends. In the book it states, “They are eager to tackle new tasks, join in activities with peers, and discover what they can do” (Page 246).

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From 5-13 years old children begin developing a sense of pride with their work. When it completed successfully children are very happy over it. Whereas if they end in failure children feel a sense of inferiority.

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In the book it states, “Erikson’s sense of industry combines several developments of middle childhood: a positive but realistic self-concept, pride in accomplishment, moral responsibility, and cooperative participation with agemates” (Page 321). In school I tried out for the swim team and made it. But the first practice in I didn’t think I would be able to do it. My dad gave me encouraging words to just try it one more time. So, I did, and I ended up liking it enough to finish the season and I take huge pride of accomplishment in that.

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From 13-21 years old adolescences explore and develop their independence and sense of self. Those with proper encouragement will have a strong sense of identity. Those who are unsure of their beliefs and desires will face confusion on their true self.

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When choosing what to do for the rest of my life, my dad always encouraged me to choose what I want to do. Not what pays the best or the easiest job to get. But what truly would make me happy. In our book it states, “Constructing an identity involves defining who you are, what you value, and the directions you choose to pursue in life” (Page 398). With my dad’s encouragement to do what I want I was able to figure out who I really am.

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From 21-39 years old adults needs to form intimate loving relationships. Success of that will form a strong relationship. Failure of that will cause isolation and loneliness.

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In the book it states, “the ego makes a positive contribution to development, acquiring attitudes and skills that make the individual an active, contributing member of society” (Page 11). With the skills I have obtained over the years I have been able to form a loving marriage. My marriage is strong with very good communication to leave the feeling of loneliness out.

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From 40-65 years old adults need to create things that will outlast them. Like have children or create a change that will benefit other people when they leave. Those who are successful will feel they are contributing to the world. Those who are not will feel unproductive/uninvolved in the world around them.

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Though I have not went through this stage I will create a change within the world towards people with disabilities. In the book it states, “Generativity means giving to the next generation through child rearing, caring for others, or productive work” (Page 10). I will make this change a long-lasting change that will make me a generativity person.

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From 65 years and older adults will look back on their lives and the events that took place. The adults who look back on their lives and feel they had a well lived life will feel at peace. Whereas if an adult looks back on their life and feels regretful or feels like they didn't accomplish enough they will feel a sense of despair.

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With the things my dad has taught me, with the things I will lead and accomplish, and the relationships/family I will continue to build I believe I will look back and be very proud. In the book it states, “Integrity results from feeling that life was worth living as it happened” (Page 10) Even if my life plans change, I will always believe that my life had a purpose, and it was worth living.

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Berk, L. E. (2018). Exploring Child & Adolescent Development. Pearson Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9780134983738