This stage in Erickson is probably one of the most difficult ones for me to articulate. At age 6 we had a visitor in our home, he was a step uncle and an army man approximately 25 years of age. He was staying in our home while recovering from an illness; my job was to bring his meals to his room every day. I did this several times, he was always nice, wanting to read to me and always asked me to jump up on his bed while he read. Each time he would tickle me as he read. Then he began to touch me inappropriately until one time he molested me (fondling/oral, no penetration). I was silent terrified and threaten by him to never speak about it; especially to my dad. I kept silent. Capp shares in his research of Erickson’s work that at this stage:
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It is time to utilize every gift, talent, experiences (both good and bad) to aid and assist others through the developmental stages of a life span. Roehelkepartain (2016) shares spiritual insights into the core of humanity by stating that there is a need to be a part of a moral fabric that develops relationships that belong to community or something bigger than oneself in both a moral and spiritual way (Sage Custom Edition et al., 2016, p. 233). Giving back to society, community and generations yet to come, brings about a significance that is beyond our own capabilities or desires; divine and comforting in a healthy approach to the full circle of life. (Sage, et al., 2016, p. 233). Erikson states middle adulthood is a time of giving back, contributing to the next generation, by community service, mentoring, encouraging and walking alongside those that need a helping hand (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, pp. 11-12). God’s Word states, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16, …show more content…
“God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king; therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you…” (2 Chronicles 1:11-12a,
It is time to utilize every gift, talent, experiences (both good and bad) to aid and assist others through the developmental stages of a life span. Roehelkepartain (2016) shares spiritual insights into the core of humanity by stating that there is a need to be a part of a moral fabric that develops relationships that belong to community or something bigger than oneself in both a moral and spiritual way (Sage Custom Edition et al., 2016, p. 233). Giving back to society, community and generations yet to come, brings about a significance that is beyond our own capabilities or desires; divine and comforting in a healthy approach to the full circle of life. (Sage, et al., 2016, p. 233). Erikson states middle adulthood is a time of giving back, contributing to the next generation, by community service, mentoring, encouraging and walking alongside those that need a helping hand (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, pp. 11-12). God’s Word states, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16, …show more content…
“God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king; therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you…” (2 Chronicles 1:11-12a,