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3 event Erikson Timeline of Daisy
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Industry vs Inferiority: Daisy continues piano lessons.
Daisy decides to continue piano lessons when her parents ask if she wants to quit or continue. Her parents and piano teacher commend her efforts regularly which influences her decision. In Erikson's fourth stage, industry versus inferiority, children feel satisfaction in learning when they receive recognition for their successes. If they are not recognized for their successes, or are criticized harshly for not meeting expectations, they develop feelings of dismay and hesitancy to continue. -
Generativity vs Stagnation: Daisy teaches piano students
Daisy teaches piano lessons to children; she hopes to inspire budding pianists to find joy in playing like she does. In Erikson's seventh stage, generativity versus stagnation, generativity is when people create a positive impact that lasts longer than their own lifetime; many do this through teaching skills. Stagnation is when people feel unworthy of passing skills on, which creates internal strife and the need to explore their strengths and interests to find something "worth passing on." -
Ego integrity vs despair: Daisy finally marries
At nearly 80 years old, Daisy finally marries. She had lived a long and generally happy life, but she had always regretted not marrying in her youth. Daisy met Henry at church in May and they quickly decided to spend the rest of their "golden years" together, which they did quite splendidly. In Erikson's ego integrity versus despair, people reflect on how much contentment they feel about the way they have lived, or focus on the amount of regrets they have for missed opportunities.