In Chapter 3, the social-emotional development during the middle school year was one of Erikson’s theories. He talked about trust and kids saying, “I can do it myself.” Over the summer, my sister had brought her daughter some crocs. My niece would always wear them every day. As the months went by, she told my sister that she could do it herself. My sister watched her, and she was able to put the shoes on, and on the correct foot, by herself. After my sister accomplished her goals, she praised her. Being in middle school, many kids will develop low self-esteem. In Infants, Children, and Adolescents, it says, "Authoritative parenting, encouragement from teachers, schools, and neighborhoods that accept the young person's cultural heritage support
