My Erikson Development Timeline by logan duke

Stage 1: Basic Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:30:30 UTC

The first stage allows your child to build trust with you. This is essential, as all relationships are based out of trust. An example of this is the girl I nanny. She is 16 months old, and it took her a week or so to build her trust with me. Initially, when I would give her meals she was weary about it. She overcame this, and now listens to my instructions well and trusts that food I give her is safe and yummy to eat.

Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (Early Childhood)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:32:26 UTC

Within this stage, children learn that actions always have consequences, positive and negative. An example for this stage, is with the 16 month old girl I nanny. During snack time she is supposed to sit down in her high chair. We do not usually have to strap her in, however we do now. She has started to stand up in her chair and not listen. This is very unsafe. As a result, she is now buckled into her chair. She now knows that we need to listen, and make safe choices.

Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt (Preschool)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:34:06 UTC

This stage is crucial. Children in this stage learn to take initiative and be more independent. A child in this stage, such as my younger cousin, may feel guilt if they feel as if they did a task 'wrong'. An example of this is when my cousin dropped her juice, and it spilled on the floor. Initially, she felt guilty and bad. However, she immediately took the initiative to grab a towel and clean up the mess she had made.

Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority (School Age)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:35:42 UTC

This stage is very important for a child's self-confidence and independence. Children in this stage will seek out opportunities to take control and be in charge. An example of this is with some of my younger cousins. They are the oldest of their little gang, and they act that way. They are independent and help their younger siblings/cousins. They often distance themselves from the younger cousins, and do activities more their age level.

Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:37:14 UTC

Within this stage, there is an immense amount of self discovery. Children in this stage are learning about who they are, what their instructs are, develop their own identity. When I went through this stage, there was a lot of ups and downs. I went through my parents divorce, graduated high school, and struggled with my mental health. During this thought, I learned about what kind of person I really was. I feel as if that I cam out of this stage changed, and as someone completely new.

Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:38:19 UTC

This stage is all about developing relationships, and finding what you want in your future. I am currently in this stage myself. I have experimented with what type of parter I want, and am working on finding what suits me best. Throughout this stage, you are likely to have many different relationships, and most are settled down with their life partner by the end of the stage.

Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:40:25 UTC

In this stage, you are contributing to the world and realizing your self worth. Most develop a family during this period as well. When my mom went through this stage, and she still currently is, I can truly see her changing. She is finding her self worth, and figuring out how to be a good human being. This stage is one of the most important, as it creates somewhat of a baseline for the rest of your life.

Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair (Maturity)

lduke15 — 2023-12-14 17:41:28 UTC

Throughout this stage, you asses your life fully. You reflect on your past, as you are finally in the long haul. People in this stage usually have grandchildren, and sometimes even great grandchildren. Individuals may share their wisdom with the younger generations in their family. My grandma is in this stage, and I love it. Hearing stories and learning wisdom through her eyes is a magical experience. She shares her life lessons with me, and I learn so much about her during this.