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This stage in development takes place between birth and 18 months. This stage is quite simple as long as there is trust being built between parent and child. A child needs to trust their parents to provide and care for them. Mistrust can cause anxiety, confusion, fear, and loneliness. You can gain trust by providing care, love, food, affection, and comfort. This stage provides the foundation for future development.
"In these early months, babies need to develop a balance between trust, which lets them form intimate relationships, and mistrust, which enables them to protect themselves."(Martorell, 2023)
My resolution for this stage of development was Trust. From what I gathered from my family, I had strong feelings of trust in my oldest sister. As she was the person primarily responsible for my care. She was the one responsible for changing, bathing, feeding, and comforting me as a child. I believe she is the reason I had trust as a resolution instead of mistrust.

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This stage of development takes place between 18 months and 3 years of age. From what I understood this is the stage where children start gaining a sense of independence. They start making and having their own opinions heard, they start saying things like "No" and start being "hard to handle". This stage is sometimes referred to as the terrible twos, because children stop following orders and want to do their own thing.
"As children are better able to make their wishes understood, they become more powerful and independent. Because  unlimited freedom is neither safe nor healthy, said Erikson, shame and doubt also have a necessary place. Toddlers need adults to set appropriate limits, and shame and doubt help them recognize the need for those limits." (Child, pg. 135)
From what I understood around this time I started being more independent. I started picking out my own outfits and toys. I apparently once wore an outfit with a neon green sweatshirt and mismatched socks with two different shoes out to the park. Though my parents still made boundaries but they were very relaxed unless I put myself or others in danger. So I would say my resolved with Autonomy, not shame and/ or doubt.

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This stage takes place between the ages of 3 and 5 years. This is when children start taking control of their interactions and start wanting to experience new things. In this stage play is very important as play gives children the chance to experience and try new ways of play. This stage is about giving children the courage to try new things and to make new experiences.
"This conflict marks a split between two parts of the personality: the part that remains a child, full of exuberance and a desire to test new powers, and the part that is becoming an adult, constantly examining the propriety of motives and actions. Children who learn how to regulate these opposing drives develop the virtue of purpose, the courage to envision and pursue goals without being unduly inhibited by guilt or fear of punishment." (Child, pg. 174)
From what I understand I resolved this stage with a mix of Initiative and guilt. While I got the courage to try and attempt new things. I also got the hesitancy to do such because of the fear and shame that comes with failing a new thing or activity.

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This developmental stage takes place between the ages of 6 and 11 years. This is the stage of development where school becomes more important. This is when children will start wanting to learn and master new skills. They will also start craving more encouragement. If they get encouragement and praise they are likely to want to do better and try even harder. If a child does not get encouragement or praise then they may feel more inferior and depressed, and not want to work as hard.
"If children are unable to obtain the praise of others or lack motivation and self-esteem, they may develop a feeling of low self-worth and thus develop a sense of inferiority. This is problematic because during middle childhood, children must learn skills valued in their society." ... "Developing a sense of industry, by contrast, involves learning how to work hard to achieve goals." (Child, pg. 220)
For this stage I think I resolved with Inferiority and not Industry. While I did get good grades in school I would always second guess myself, even if I knew I did it right. Even if I got an A or a B on an assignment I would feel inferior and stupid. People talked to me as though I was stupid, so I accepted it as true. And saw myself as less than I was. Though I did not realize it at the time.

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This stage of development takes place between 12 and 18 years of age. This is the stage where children start asking questions about who they are and what their place in the world is. They may start trying to explore different aspects of themselves to see if they can get a feeling of who they want to be. They may also start feeling insecure about their current position or role in life. So they may start trying to get out of their comfort zone to better themselves.
"Adolescents who resolve the identity crisis satisfactorily develop the virtue of fidelity: sustained loyalty, faith, or a sense of belonging to a loved one or to friends and companions. Fidelity also can mean identification with a set of values, an ideology, a religion, a political movement, a creative pursuit, or an ethnic group. Erikson saw the prime danger of this stage as identity confusion." (Child, pg. 264)
I resolved this stage with Identity without any confusion about my role or identity. When I was younger I was very unsure of my place in society and what I should do. I was extremely insecure and doubtful of myself and my aspirations. To be honest I was all over the place trying to figure myself out. I felt like I was staring at a large jigsaw puzzle where none of the pieces fit correctly. But now that I am 18 I know who I am and what I want to do. While I sometimes have self doubts, I am sure of who I am as a person.

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This stage takes place between 18 to 24 years of age. This stage focuses more on forming more intimate and close relationships with others. Whether they are platonic or romantic relationships depends on the person. It mainly focuses on the development of deep and meaningful bonds with those they care about. Though this stage can be harder for some than others. Some people have a harder time making and embracing relationships with one another. Whether it is because they have commitment issues or cannot open up to other people. It is healthy to have safe and intimate relationships to fall back on in times of distress.
"The increased intimacy of adolescent friendship reflects cognitive as well as emotional development. Adolescents are now better able to express their private thoughts and feelings and consider another person’s point of view. Confiding in a friend helps young people explore their own feelings, define their identity, and validate their self-worth. The capacity for intimacy is related to psychological adjustment and social competence." (Child, pg. 277)
I am unsure of how I will be in the future. But I think I will resolve this stage with meaning full platonic intimate relationships. As of now I have no interest in a romantic relationship. Though right now I am still intimate and close with my family and friends. And I know that I have people who I care for that also care for me. Though I never plan on having a romantic relationship I still have close and strong bonds.

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This stage takes place between 40 and 65 years of age. This is the stage where people are more focused on forming close familial relationships. They want to start caring and mentoring others especially since they know they are getting older. So while they still have time left they want to spend time with those they care about and take the time to watch the younger generation grow. Though some do not think that way when they are older. Some people decide to focus more on themselves and do not take interest in making or mending relationships with family or friends.
"People continue to shape their development throughout their lifespans. What occurs in a child’s world is significant, but it is not the whole story. We each continue to write and experience the story of human development for ourselves and our society for as long as we live." (Child, pg. 358)
I believe that my resolve will be generational. I say this because when I am older I wish to be a teacher, so I will likely be a teacher by then. If so I would be helping the future generation learn and grow, mentally and physically. I also think that by then my niece and nephew will have children or even grandchildren. I helped raise them when my sister was busy working. So I have a close relationship with both of them. I would like to think that I would live long enough to see them have their own families and see them make their own bonds.

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This is the last stage of development that takes place between the age of 65 and death. This stage is more about the feeling of growth one has experienced during their lifetime. As well as their acceptance of their own mortality, and whether they decide to make the best of their time or wallow in regret over past decisions. This stage, to me, is about what people become when faced with their own death  soon to come. Will they accept it and feel at peace with their decisions and relationships? Or will they live the rest of their lives in regret and bitter about their decisions in their youth.
"Crisis, within the context of Erikson’s theories, does not refer to a stressful event such as losing your job or not being able to pay your bills. Rather, it refers to the process of actively grappling with what to believe and who to be." (Child, pg. 264) Though this is more related to those who are younger. It kind of applies to how people perceive themselves to be at the end.
I would like to think that by this time I would resolve with Integrity and I would accept the mistakes I made and have no regrets. And that I would be happy with the life I lived and enjoy what time I have left with my family and friends. I already understand the fact that I will one day die, whether it be tomorrow or 30 years from now. I strive to live the best life I can, I have already decided to do what makes me happy and spend my time with the people that matter to me. That way when the time comes I will have no regrets over the life I have lived and have yet to live.