Theorizing Erikson's Eight Life Stages

Parents around the world have their opinions on how children should be raised and what is best for them, however, it is scientifically proven that the life stages Erik Erikson theorized has proven true to some degree, especially for me personally. He explains that there are eight life phases every child, adolescent, and adult go through, whether he or she is aware of it or not. I was impacted between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Mentally, physically, and emotionally I grew up to who I am today. I have looked at older people, watched them make mistakes, told myself to be different, and I have strived for that ever since. Although I never had many friends growing up, I was always in the media and was always making sure that even though I had no friends to update me on things that were going on in the world; I put myself out there to find out for …show more content…
I think that was the boost I needed to grow in the way that I did. From starting my first job, college, and a relationship, I think the Erikson theory rings true to me and how I felt during those times. In Erik Erikson’s theory on psychosocial crisis, Erikson theorizes that from birth to death, people will advance through eight life stages. Starting once a newborn leaves the womb, they are guided by the first stage called “Basic trust vs. Mistrust”. Throughout the two years that this life stage is current, the child will experience people and whether or not that child should trust them. At this point in the life stage, the most significant relationship to