September 16 Response
I think there are valid points in all of the
theories but I am going to go with Erickson's Theory, stage 1 Trust vs.
Mistrust and stage 8 Integrity vs. Despair. I think parents should pay
close attention to these stages because stage 1 sets the standard for
the child's future. However, if the parent does not have trust in
themselves it makes it difficult for the child to. Anyone can have
children but that doesn't make their time together meaningful. In
today's society it is important to have self-worth and self-trust in
order to successfully reach our goals.
I chose stage 8 Integrity
vs. Despair because so many of us fail to appreciate what we have while
we have it. I lost my mother last year. It was hard to watch her in the
final stage! She critically, went through past regrets and unfulfilled
wishes. Now as a parent, I often look back and see the many
opportunities I have missed with my mother and my children. We should
pay close attention to this because with determination, we can transform
our daily routines, hoping for long lasting satisfaction. Time is
precious and is one thing we never get back.
September 16 Response
ReplyDeleteI think there are valid points in all of the theories but I am going to go with Erickson's Theory, stage 1 Trust vs. Mistrust and stage 8 Integrity vs. Despair. I think parents should pay close attention to these stages because stage 1 sets the standard for the child's future. However, if the parent does not have trust in themselves it makes it difficult for the child to. Anyone can have children but that doesn't make their time together meaningful. In today's society it is important to have self-worth and self-trust in order to successfully reach our goals.
I chose stage 8 Integrity vs. Despair because so many of us fail to appreciate what we have while we have it. I lost my mother last year. It was hard to watch her in the final stage! She critically, went through past regrets and unfulfilled wishes. Now as a parent, I often look back and see the many opportunities I have missed with my mother and my children. We should pay close attention to this because with determination, we can transform our daily routines, hoping for long lasting satisfaction. Time is precious and is one thing we never get back.