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Danny's Early Childhood (Autonomy vs. Shame) (2 years old)
At age two, Danny began to insist on riding a bike alongside his brother. His parents, despite some hesitation, gave him a helmet and elbow/knee pads, training-wheels, and encouraged him to try!
Crisis: In this particular stage, toddlers develop a sense of independence that gives them a feeling of autonomy over their actions. If encouraged, this can turn into independence. However, if parents are controlling, this can transform into shame and doubt surrounding their perceived "new ability." -
Danny's Adolescence (Identity vs. Role Confusion) (17 years old)
Danny had mostly band friends in high school. But, his senior year, he decided he wanted to be popular, so he started hanging out with kids he used to think of as bullies. His short stint as a popular kid confirmed for him that he was correct about the person he wanted to be in the first place-a band nerd.
Crisis: In adolescence, individuals explore their identity and try to figure out, "who am I?" If successful, they develop a strong sense of ID. If they struggle, they may have "role confusion" -
Danny's Young Adulthood (Intimacy vs. Isolation) (24 years old)
After graduating from UVM in 2017, Danny began working in Burlington, VT. He eventually met a woman named Lily, who was a mutual friend of a friend. They moved to Hawaii together shortly after, and then on to Alaska, where they supported each other emotionally and developed a very close relationship, are now married.
Crisis: In young adulthood, individuals seek out relationships with deep meaningful connections. Success leads to development of love intimacy. Failure may lead to isolation.