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This is the stage wherein trust is established or demolished. For the most part, the caretaker(s) is responsible for influencing the child's development. According to McDevitt & Ormrod, "When caregivers can be depended on to feed a hungry stomach, change an uncomfortable diaper, and provide affection at regular intervals, an infant learns trust—that others are dependable. When caregivers ignore an infant’s needs, are inconsistent in attention, or are abusive, the infant learns mistrust—that the world is an unpredictable and dangerous place." (McDevitt, T. M. & Ormrod, J. E. 2019). In this stage, I was exposed to some violence, somewhat secondhand. I only interacted with my mom. She was my only person, and I was her only person. I think I came out with the Trust virtue, as my mom was always there for me.

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This stage is also dependent on the caregiver. When a toddler is encouraged to be independent, they develop autonomy, "a sense of being able to handle problems on their own." (McDevitt & Ormrod, 2019, 402). If a child is not encouraged or allowed to be independent, they develop "shame and doubt about conducting themselves appropriately" (McDevitt & Ormrod, 2019, 402). During this time in my development, my parents were going through a nasty divorce. While our basic needs like housing and food were met, my brother and I had to fend for ourselves emotionally. Our parents didn't have time to check on us, so I was confused and shy throughout this time in my life. If I asked a question, I was shamed. I believe I left this stage with the "shame and doubt" virtue.

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During this stage, children have the potential to learn independence and self-confidence if their caregiver is there and supportive. If a caregiver is not there or ridicules a child for not knowing what they're doing, "they may develop feelings of inferiority about their abilities." (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402, 2019). I think I left this stage with inferiority. As a child, I was ridiculed for not knowing things or doing them wrong.

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This stage takes places while a person is in elementary school. When someone takes pride in their work and gain confidence in their achievements, they exhibit industry, "a pattern of working hard, gaining mastery of cultural tools, and persisting at complicated tasks" (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402, 2019). If a child is not encouraged or feel that they cannot make the surrounding adults proud, they begin to feel "inferiority". I believe I left this stage with the inferiority virtue, due to the severe bullying I experienced at the hands of my peers and the lack of support from adults around me.

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This stage is where a child may find themselves and become comfortable with their place in society. Peers have an influence on this result, as well as the caregiver and the child's self. If in a positive, healthy environment, a child will leave this stage with the identity attribute. If in a hostile environment, a child may be stuck in the role confusion virtue for a while. However, Erik Erikson believed that "most adolescents eventually achieve a sense of identity regarding who they are and where their lives are headed" (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402, 2019). I believe I left this stage with the identity virtue. During this time, I realized I was transgender and most of the angst and depression I felt dissipated as my confusion over what I was feeling was explained.

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McDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E. (2019). Child Development and Education (7th ed.). Pearson Education (US). https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/books/9780134806693

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This stage begins right as most are entering college, moving out of their parents' houses, and beginning to live as their own people. If a person has a healthy circle of loved ones surrounding them, they will "become capable of intimacy—that is, they form close, reciprocal bonds (e.g., through friendships, marriage, or other intimate relationships) and willingly make the sacrifices and compromises that such relationships require" (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402. 2019). If this person hasn't been able to form these healthy connections, they feel a sort of isolation. I am currently in this stage. I think I will leave it with the intimacy virtue. I may have started late, but I'm working on trusting people and I have several healthy relationships.

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This stage is where the so-called "midlife crisis" happens. According to Ormrod and McDevitt, "When an individual gives something back, perhaps by raising a family, volunteering in the community, or serving others in a professional role, a sense of generativity, or productivity, results." (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402, 2019). In contrast, if the person is self-centered and unwilling to assist others, they will have a sense of stagnation, hence the phrase, "midlife crisis". I haven't reached this stage yet, but I hope I will continue to improve myself and attempt to do the same to the lives of the people around me, achieving the sense of generativity.

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This stage begins at retirement age. If a person is content with their life achievements, they experience a feeling of integrity and satisfaction. In contrast, a person may "develop a sense of despair if they look back on a life of disappointments and unachieved goals" (McDevitt & Ormrod, 402, 2019). When I reach this stage, I believe I will fluctuate between the two virtues, solely because of my anxiety.