Stage #1: Trust vs. Mistrust
This stage takes place from birth to 12-18 months. During this stage, the infant relies on their caregiver for stability and consistency of care because they're uncertain of the world around them. This stage is very important because if the infant receives consistent care then they will develop a sense of trust that can be carried on to future relationships. Upon success of this stage infant acquires the virtue of hope, meaning that if a crisis were to arrive the child will believe that other people will be there for them as a sense of support.
Stage #2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
This stage occurs around early childhood (1 1/2 to 3 years), as we all know, children this age tend to be a handful. This is because this is the stage where children begin to assert their own independence by doing things like picking which toy to play with and deciding what they want to eat.
Stage #3: Initiative vs. Guilt
This stage occurs around three to five years of age and this is the stage that children begin to assert themselves more frequently. The main feature of this stage is regular interaction with other children. As the child begins to learn new games and initiate activities with others, they begin to feel more like a leader. However, if they receive criticism or control, they begin to develop a sense of guilt and feel like a nuisance to others. For example, if a child were to be scolded for asking many questions, the child might not ask a lot of questions in the future. Though a healthy balance of both initiative and guilt is required, the success of this stage will lead the child to develop a sense of purpose in the world.
Stage #4: Industry vs. Inferiority
This is the time (around 5 to 12 years) that a child is learning how to read, write and even do things on their own.
This stage takes place from birth to 12-18 months. During this stage, the infant relies on their caregiver for stability and consistency of care because they're uncertain of the world around them. This stage is very important because if the infant receives consistent care then they will develop a sense of trust that can be carried on to future relationships. Upon success of this stage infant acquires the virtue of hope, meaning that if a crisis were to arrive the child will believe that other people will be there for them as a sense of support.
Stage #2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
This stage occurs around early childhood (1 1/2 to 3 years), as we all know, children this age tend to be a handful. This is because this is the stage where children begin to assert their own independence by doing things like picking which toy to play with and deciding what they want to eat.
Stage #3: Initiative vs. Guilt
This stage occurs around three to five years of age and this is the stage that children begin to assert themselves more frequently. The main feature of this stage is regular interaction with other children. As the child begins to learn new games and initiate activities with others, they begin to feel more like a leader. However, if they receive criticism or control, they begin to develop a sense of guilt and feel like a nuisance to others. For example, if a child were to be scolded for asking many questions, the child might not ask a lot of questions in the future. Though a healthy balance of both initiative and guilt is required, the success of this stage will lead the child to develop a sense of purpose in the world.
Stage #4: Industry vs. Inferiority
This is the time (around 5 to 12 years) that a child is learning how to read, write and even do things on their own.