1. Erikson's theory described the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. Erikson was interested in how social interaction and relationships played a role in the development and growth of human beings.
2. Integrity vs Despair
2.1. Has found a well-defined role in life and is happy with it
2.1.1. No experience yet.
3. Autonomy vs Shame
3.1. A well parented child is sure of themselves
3.1.1. In this stage, fortunately I succeeded because I was allowed to do and perform actions when I was a kid, my parents did not really stop me unless it was dangerous, thus I developed some sense of freedom on my actions.
4. Industry vs Inferiority
4.1. The trusting child will be industrious and The mistrusting child will feel inferior
4.1.1. In my younger days, probably around elementary, it is a bit of a balance in here, I always try for academic awards but I realized that I am not the best in class, however my parents didn't mind my grades and still cheered me like I am one of the best and it is just I am lazy, so despite feeling somehow inferior in class, I also gained confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
5. Intimacy vs Isolation
5.1. The trusting child will be able to have true intimacy and The mistrusting child will feel feeling of regret
5.1.1. I do not know if this is connected to the romantic love at all but in terms of family and friendship love, it's all good but I got short on the part of romantic love and this is where I felt some despair or isolation of some sort.
6. Trust vs Mistrust
6.1. The balance of trust starts in infancy
6.1.1. My experience in here in somehow blurry since I cannot actually remember much during my infant days, but I guess my parents cared for me well since I have developed a trust for them since I was a kid.
7. Identity vs Confusion
7.1. The mistrusting child will feel paralyzed and confused on who they are
7.1.1. Thanks to the overwhelming support of my family and firm moral guidance, I was able to explore and discover the aspects of my identity thus I am certain of my Identity, no doubts nor confusion at all.
8. Initiative vs Guilt
8.1. What Erikson called the "play age"
8.1.1. I also succeeded on this, cause when I was pre-school, I tried to assert control and power on my friends and classmates, I guess it was not that really serious in a general perspective but I felt great that time, thinking that I have a control on what's happening around me.
9. Generativity vs Stagnation
9.1. Has the sense of working productively and creatively
9.1.1. No experience yet.