A Time Line of my Life

  • I was born

    I was born in Hong Kong and immediately brought back to and raised in ShenZhen for the most part of my life. Both of my parents are from China and at the time that I was born, my only brother was just in College.
  • 18 Months Old

    18 Months Old
    This is where I enter the first stage of Erikson's Stage of Development: Trust vs. Mistrust. According to Erikson, this is the most important period of a child's life as it shapes their view of the world.
    Here, I also enter the preconvential stage of morality according to Kolberg's theory of moral development stages where I have not yet adopted moral principles of the society I live in.
  • Three Years Old

    Three Years Old
    Here is where I enter Erikson's Stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, where I become increasingly independent and want to gain more control over what I do and how I do it. For example, my parents allowing me to walk or run independently and learn from the consequences of my actions can provide me with a sense of autonomy, while if I were to be constantly suppressed, I would start questioning my physical competences.
  • Five Years Old

    Five Years Old
    Here is where I enter Erikson's stage of Initiative vs. Guilt, where I began asserting their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions. For example, when I was about this age, I took the initiative to try and raise a dog (or a cat, I'm not exactly sure). However, when my parents said that I may not be able to take care of this responsibility I developed a sense of guilt
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    Six to Eleven Years Old

    At the age of six, I enter Erikson's stage of Industry vs. Inferiority. During this stage I am essentially learning new skills. It revolves around a major question: "How can I be good or bad?".
  • Add-on

    Add-on
    For example, in my 5th grade class, there was once where I found my math lessons particularly difficult, but my mom would also help me each night before bed. I also start asking my math teacher about each question, in which I started receiving encouragement and praises for my efforts. In turn, I feel more confident in my abilities to complete my math assignments.
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    Twelve - Eighteen Years Old

    Here I enter the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion in psychosocial development. During this stage, I would begin exploring independence and develop a sense of self. It is usually characterized by asking "Who am I," and learning more about your own goals, values, and beliefs. This stage is also where I would fall into at the current time. For example, I would start thinking about which classes to take in high school in order to accomodate for my major in college, who I want to be inthefuture.
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    Eighteen - Fourty Years Old

    Here I enter Intimacy vs. Isolation, the sixth stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. The major conflict at this stage of life revolves on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success at this stage leads to fulfilling relationships. Struggling at this stage, on the other hand, can result in feelings of loneliness and isolation.
  • Twenty One Years Old

    For example, I could imagine that I found love with another girl during college and formed a very close bond/relationship that lasted for many years.
  • Thirty Years Old

    However, as I hit my thirties, the close relationship formed may have been broken due to any particular reason. This may result with me feeling lonely and depressed
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    Fourty - Sixty-five Years Old

    Here I enter the stage of Generativity vs. stagnation, during middle adulthood. During this stage I try to create or nurture things that will outlast myself, often by parenting children or fostering positive changes that benefit others.
  • Fifty Years Old

    For example, I now may be a grandfather parenting the descendent of my son, helping with whatever is needed.
  • Fifty-seven Years Old

    At this point, I could also not be doing or contributing anything to the society and instead chooses to take no efforts in improving the self or involving with others.
  • Sixty-years Old

    I also could go another route and take part in local community projects or local activisms to show contribution to the society.
  • Sixty-Five Years old

    After a long and fulfilling career, I might choose to retire at age 65. I have worked hard to build a successful professional life and are now ready to enjoy the fruits of my labor.
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    Sixty Five - Death (say 90yo)

    Here I enter Integrity vs. despair, the eighth and final stage of Erik Erikson’s stage theory of psychosocial development. the key conflict centers on questioning whether or not the individual has led a meaningful, satisfying life.
  • Seventy Years Old

    Me and my spouse celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. I hosted a large family gathering, reminiscing about the years we've spent together and the family we've built.
  • Eighty Years Old

    I decided to write and publish a memoir, documenting my life experiences, lessons learned, and wisdom gained over the years.