Erickson's third stage of physiological development describes how children at the age 3-6 start to initiate their owndecisions of learning and start to feel guilty for their actions. For example, Maya remembers she had a project to work on before school ends.
You are so right let me go get the supplies I will be right back
We should probably start on our project!
Initiative VS. Guilt (3-6)
Ericksons second stage of physiologicaldevelopment describes how children ages 1-3 years in age become moreindependent and try to do things that they usually need help orassistance in by themselves. For example, in thepictureAlyssa's mom asks if she needs helpbeing pushed on the swing. Alyssaresponds with nobecause as a child of 1-3 they try to be moreindependent.
No its okay I can do it all by myself!
Would you like me to push you on the swing?
Autonomy VS Shame/Doubt(1-3)
Erickson's first stage ofdevelopmentdescribes time where a little boy is trying to havemistrust or trust in hismom. For example,Jeremiah tries taking inknowledgethat it is ok to trust his mom after his mom tries to comfort him to not be afraid of the fire while his eyes start to water.
Don't cry! I am here the fire is not going to get you