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Will's Life
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Will's Hobby: Industry vs Inferiority
Will is seven years old and in the second grade. During free time, Will prefers to draw instead of playing trucks with the other boys. In Erikson's fourth stage: Industry vs Inferiority, the crisis is feeling self-confident (industrious) versus inferior when comparing skills, abilities, and hobbies to peers. -
Will's Identity vs Confusion
Will is 17 years old and has decided to come out to his parents. Will has confirmed his sexuality and wants to share this information. In Erikson's Identity vs Confusion, the crisis is developing a strong sense of self (identity) or not having a clear picture of self or the future (confusion). -
Will's Generativity vs Stagnation
Will (42) now has a 6 year old son that him and his husband adopted. Will helps his son navigate through life and is a positive role model. In Erikson's stage of Generativity vs Stagnation, the crisis is between being satisfied when reflecting on life experiences and accomplishments or feeling like there is a lack of progress and success.