The seventh stage generativity vs. stagnation age is (40s and 50s), at this age many people in this stage will start by having children or working towards benefitting others. People at this stage people aim to benefit people who will live in the future and make their imprint by caring for others to make the world a better place. Those who are successful in doing so often feel they have added/have given to the world. However, those who do not find a way to add/give often feel disconnected to community and may even feel unproductive.
