He is in the middle and late stage of childhood. Erikson believes that the dilemma is “industry versus inferiority” in this stage (Coon and Mitterer p.124). One question I asked him was to name three words that describe himself. He answered that he was “funny, good, and smart.” Another thing I asked was what brings him happiness. He answered, “My happiness is seeing my little brother grow up doing the right things.” From his answers to the questions I asked, I believe that he is well advanced in Erikson’s proposed stage. I think he has a feeling of industry. He has already figured out that he has all of these good characteristics. He knows by the way people will laugh at his jokes, praise him for his behavior, and compliment his school work that he is pleasing them. Personally, I think he has been in this stage but is on the ending side of
He is in the middle and late stage of childhood. Erikson believes that the dilemma is “industry versus inferiority” in this stage (Coon and Mitterer p.124). One question I asked him was to name three words that describe himself. He answered that he was “funny, good, and smart.” Another thing I asked was what brings him happiness. He answered, “My happiness is seeing my little brother grow up doing the right things.” From his answers to the questions I asked, I believe that he is well advanced in Erikson’s proposed stage. I think he has a feeling of industry. He has already figured out that he has all of these good characteristics. He knows by the way people will laugh at his jokes, praise him for his behavior, and compliment his school work that he is pleasing them. Personally, I think he has been in this stage but is on the ending side of