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It begins at birth til the child is about 18 months old. Finding trust with their parents to create a bond like no other. Shaping a child's life just through trust. My parents resolved stage 1 by creating trust with me, a bond, and being there for me always. A crisis was being a new human in the world and having to figure out what I was and what my body meant. Using the questionnaire, I was an energetic and bubbly baby and according to my parents loved being around new people which I believe resolves trust vs. mistrust. An example from the book would be, "Although he was frightened the first day he was dropped off at preschool, the trust he felt in his parents led him to expect other people to be good to him too." Showing us how far a parent's trust in a child can go.

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It begins from 18 months to 2-3 years old. Creating a greater sense of self-control. Growing a greater sense of independence and wanting to do stuff on their own. Going through autonomy vs. shame and doubt not only grows the child's independence but their confidence in themselves too. When I was 3 years old, I wanted to learn how to ride a bike. I practiced and practiced and I couldn't get it and would get frustrated I had to use training wheels. My parents letting me go out and continuously let me try represents a resolution to giving your child self-control and letting them grow that independence that they need. Based on the book chapter Emotions and Temperament page 145, "Infants can anticipate events and may become angry when disappointed." Me getting upset that I couldn't ride a bike without training wheels represents Erikson's stage 2 of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.

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Stage occurs during the preschool years of ages 3-5. Children begin to take ownership and want things to be the way they want. More so, taking over leadership over themselves and maybe others around them. Psychologist Erik Erikson argues that children in early childhood go through a stage of “initiative vs. guilt”. "If the child is placed in an environment where he/she can explore, make decisions, and initiate activities, they have achieved initiative." Meaning that if we put our children in scenarios where they can decide for themselves and come up with new adventures on their own this is Initiative vs. Guilt. When I was about 4 or 5, I tried taking my big golden retriever on a walk, my dog being much bigger than I am dragging me through the driveway and yards. I not only realized that I shouldn't try and do that again but became more aware of my size and how I needed to be more careful. I wanted to be a big kid and do what my older siblings could do which was walking the dog. According to the book, " Infants play social games and elicit responses from people, they show joy, fear, anger, and surprise."

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It begins during the ages of 6-11. Developing a sense of self-worth through learning new interests about themselves and navigating who they are. However, sometimes this can lead to a child feeling inferior or discouraged. A child needs to be supported throughout all these stages but the early ones need to be a big focus as this shapes their lives. I went through this as I gained a big interest in cheering for my big brother's football games as a child, my parents helped me by getting the stuff I needed to feel like a real cheerleader. This helped me as I cheered through middle school and high school. Gaining my confidence in what I was doing. According to the book, "Toddlers explore their environment, using attachment figures as a secure base. As they master the environment, they become more confident." Gaining trust with parents and teachers to reassure what they are doing is good. I believe the resolution in my case was by parents believing in me and supporting what I wanted to do.

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It begins from 12-18 years old. Exploring independence and a sense of self. Learning more about what you want to do with your life, your beliefs, goals, opinions, and so much more. Growing up during this age, you tend to gain insecurities, questioning who you are and what you mean in this society/environment. Erikson defines identity as a “fundamental organizing principle which develops constantly throughout the lifespan.” When I was 13, I went through a pretend emo phase. I was confused about who I was and where my uniqueness was. I wore eyeliner and dressed differently than normal. Even though I wasn't comfortable with myself during this phase, it made me more aware of who I truly was. That I cannot make myself as people will be pleased with but just who I am. This is such a crucial step for all teenagers to get ready for adulthood. You learn so much about yourself during this time. A big resolution would be just to be open-minded to new ideas and things. To not settle for less and to learn as much as possible about who you are. According to the book, "The cognitive growth that takes place enables children to develop more complex concepts of themselves and to grow in emotional understanding and control.

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Beginning from the ages of 19-40. Creating intimate relationships with other people, formed through love and trust and more. On the other hand, not forming these bonds can cause feelings of isolation and loneliness. Erikson believed that "intimacy was vital to developing close, committed relationships with other people. As people enter adulthood, these emotionally intimate relationships play a critical role in a person's emotional well-being." I believe that going into your adulthood, it is nice to have someone to talk to and relate to. Forming bonds can teach you more about yourself and others around you. Not having this can cause a weak support system for you. I am so lucky to have a boyfriend of 3 years who treats me so well and truly listens to me and what I am going through and I retrieve the same towards him. This has helped me learn how to be there for someone and truly learn how to help each other out. Creating relationships can help move throughout your lifespan. Someday I will want kids of my own and to create a family. A resolution could be to be patient, communicative, and open-minded. To be truthful and devoted to a friend or partner.

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Happens between the approximate ages of 40-65. Adults are creating and taking care of someone or something that will live on past them. Such as raising a child and supporting them up until you cannot. While also promoting the society around them by specializing in different job positions. Making your mark on the people around you. As I haven't experienced this stage of life yet I can't talk too much on my behalf, however, I have watched my parents raise 4 kids over the past 28 years and work every single day to take care of us and themselves.

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Occurring during 65-death. Erikson was one of the few theorists to look at development across the entire course of the lifespan. Integrity gives people the idea to decide whether they have lived a meaningful life or if they have the feeling as though they missed opportunities, or feel regret/shame which is the feeling of despair. This can bring peace and wisdom to pass down to the younger societies. As I have not lived to experience this as well, I can't talk on my behalf. However, going through the Erikson stages of development has helped me get a clearer picture of each stage.