-
Trust VS Mistruast
Danilyn (6 months old) starts to form trust for her mother whom is her care provider. Noticing when she cries in the middle of the night it is her mother whom comes to her crib and comforts her. Her mothers smile and voice makes her happy. She can trust her mother. In the first stage of life, according to Erikson, trust versus mistrust is the first developmental challenge. Where an infant has to choose whether to trust or not trust their provider.
(image: personal photo) -
Autonomy VS Shame and Doubt
Danilyn (1 year 7 months) learns how to do things on her own. She's making her own choices. She has learned self skills like brushing her teeth and using a fork. She is scolded for bad behavior and praised for good behavior. Becoming Miss Independent.
Eriksons stage for this is autonomy versus shame and doubt. Where toddlers forma sense of self distinct from others. Being allowed to make their own choices allowing a healthy amount of autonomy to develop.
(image: personal photo) -
Initiative VS Guilt
Danilyn (age 5) continues to receive negative reactions from her mother for bad behavior and positive reactions for good behavior. She starts to learn how to clean up and put her toys and things away.
This is the third stage that happens in early childhood called initiative versus guilt. Where children learn how to plan actives in a purposeful way. Like teaching them to clean up as a game.
(image:http://www.houzz.com/cool-toy-box) -
Industry VS Inferority
Danilyn (age 9) is taught how to do chores around the house and keep her desk clean at school. She helps her mom make dinner and do the dishes. Learning skills that she will use for the rest of her life. At home and in the work place.
This is the fourth stage in middle to late childhood called industry versus inferiority. Learning life skills from the world and at home helps develop a sense of industry.
(image: google - child washing dishes)
