Analyzing Erikson's Eight Stages Of Development

My process of identity using Erikson’s eight stages of development is a little out of order in the way that I was raised. The first stage which is the “basic trust versus basic mistrust is for the age of infancy to one year old”(pg 112), I (Remove did) developed a trust with my parents because the care was very consistent, and I felt the love from both of my parents them. The second stage is the stage where “Toddlers must develop self-confidence and a sense of mastery over themselves and their worlds” (pg 112). This is the stage where I started When I became a toddler, I had developed a lot of doubt and shame because my mother was very stern. and She would yell at me about everything I did wrong. This shame caused me to be very mean, aggressive and a bully to kids when I went to school and into the third stage which is “early childhood of initiative versus guilt” (pg 112). …show more content…
I did not share or get along with any of the other kids. This stage cycle went on until I was in my adolescence years, which is the fifth stage of Erikson development. I completely skipped over my middle childhood stage which is the stage where “children must develop a sense of competence to master and complete tasks or they learn to feel inferior or incompetent” (pg 112). It was when I got into my identity that stage that and I started to change. I started to realize that what I was doing to others and to myself was wrong. I started setting goals and believing in myself. I am now in my sixth stage of Erikson development young adult years where and I know what I want out of life. I am happily married and have wonderful kids. I have great friends and I a lot of associates. I ‘am no longer considered the mean