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Learning to Read
At age 7 Lee learned how to read and joined her first book club through her elementary school, demonstrating her aptitude for reading. In Erikson's fourth stage, Industry (competence) vs. Inferiority, the crisis is between earning approval by demonstrating specific competencies that are valued by society or disapproval for not demonstrating competence. -
Becoming Political
Lee (at 18) volunteered on her first of many political campaigns to effect change in her community. In Erikson's fifth stage, Identity vs. Identity confusion, the crisis is between developing a strong sense of identity or remaining insecure. -
Just Married
Lee (30) and Tim were married, choosing to share the rest of their lives together. In Erikson's fifth stage, intimacy vs. isolation, the crisis is between being able to relate to other individuals and develop intimate relationships or fear commitment and retreat into isolation. -
Back to School!
Lee (44) went back school to earn a post baccalaureate teaching certification in order to engage in her passion of teaching. In Erikson's 7th stage, Generativity vs Stagnation, the crisis is between being able to satisfy and support the next generation or to do nothing to help with issues one is concerned about.
