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Early Childhood: Trust versus Mistrust
Erikson's parents had separated before he was born. He never saw his biological father, but was raised by his mother who then married Dr. Theodore Homberger (Erikson's stepfather). -
Erikson Figuring Out Who He Was: Identity versus Confusion
As a boy, Erikson was teased for his looks because he looked different than the rest of the kids at his Jewish temple school. He was confused about where he fits. -
Erikson Moved to the US: Generativity versus Stagnation
He was offered a teaching position at Harvard Medical School and changed his name to Erik Homberger.