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Children tend to do better in homes where there at two parents.

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Children who don’t get their needs meet during this stage have a hard time developing trust later.

I grew up in a two parent home.

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Parents have to let their children fail and try again and give them the time to learn.

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This is where children begin to do things for themselves. If discouraged they may not develop independency.

I was encouraged to be independent.

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Children begin to develop relation ships outside the home.

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Children focus on goals to be independent. They need encouragement or they may feel guilty.

Preschool was not as prevalent when i was young, I sent my children to preschool.

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Peer groups help children adjust their needs to desires to those of others. To fit in a group.

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They get more accomplished and like to receive praise. If they don’t feel accomplished they may feel incompetent.

I was an only child so I didn't have a lot of practice with peer relationships.

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Popularity in middle school is important although quality of friendships appear to be more important than fake ones.

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Children figure out who they are and who they want to be.  Children who are overwhelmed at this stage may not figure out their place in life.

I remember wanting to have the right clothes and friends in middle school.

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The family environment has two major components: family structure and family atmosphere. 

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People who have friends and relationships with family can develop intimacy. Those who don’t have a much harder time.

I developed my close group of friends I kept in through most of high school.

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Children living with only one parent are at more risk for behavior and academic problems due mostly to economic status.

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|In this stage we are ready to impart knowledge to others. Those who don’t find a way to do this can become isolated and unhappy.

I and my children were lucky enough to grow up in a two parent household.

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Old age brings self reflection, which can come with depression and regrets.

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This stage of life brings a look back on what we have done and who we have helped. Satisfaction in this brings a sense of accomplishment.

Im not quit there yet but, I don't have many regrets and will continue to use my gifts.