Personal Narrative: Generativity Vs. Stagnation

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My mom in in her mid 50s and I don't believe that she is going through a midlife crisis. During this stage of life the main task is Generativity vs. Stagnation, and I think my mom is currently experiencing generativity. The textbook explains that people who are positively going through this task feel like life still has purpose and work to ensure the establishment and nurturance of the next generation. My mom still works just as much as she used to in order to provide for the family. There is never a day where I see my mom sit back and wonders why she works so hard, whenever she is resting she explains that it’s only to prepare her for tomorrow. During a midlife crisis, one makes radical decisions and reevaluates their life. While my mom does

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