During the initiative vs guilt stage, Erikson explains that “it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to help children make appropriate choices.” (Erikson, 1963). When I was about 4 years old, during my early childhood, I lived in Anaheim California. I was going to preschool and apart from learning the ABC’s and how to read, count, and write, we were taught to identify the difference between good and bad. My teacher would be the one to lead us towards path of making good choices. She would give us examples of what was good and bad. For example, stealing is bad and helping others is good. She would also encourage us to explore, play, and learn in fun yet challenging ways which encouraged my exploration and desire to try new
