A child’s brain is delicate, complex, and it grows at a rapid rate. A baby’s brain begins developing as soon as they begin to develop in the womb, and once they are born, a baby’s brain takes on this adaptable-like lifestyle. Think of a child’s brain as putty in your hands; you are capable of molding it and shaping it however you want. Every action a baby does is an act of discovery and learning for them. They are easy susceptible to creating lifelong habits that will affect them when they are older so it’s important for adults to understand how a child’s brain functions and evolves so they can control the surroundings of the child, knowing that they are deeply affected by everything that goes on around them. Before we can understand …show more content…
“One of the main elements of Erikson's psychosocial stage theory is the development of ego identity. Ego identity is the conscious sense of self that we develop through social interaction. According to Erikson, our ego identity is constantly changing due to new experiences and information we acquire in our daily interactions with others. As we face each new stage of development, we face a new challenge that can help further develop or hinder the development of identity,” (Cherry, Kendra). Erikson’s psychosocial development theory contains steps that a person will attempt to surpass throughout different social periods in their life. If they can’t pass a certain stage, they are left with a feeling of inadequacy in that area. The first psychosocial stage is trust vs. mistrust. This stage is said to be one of the most fundamental stages in life and occurs between birth and one year of age. When a baby is born, they are extremely dependent on their parents, and if their parents do not provide them with the love and nurture that is necessary for healthy growth, a child will go the rest of their life struggling with trusting others, especially adults. On the other hand, if they are raised receiving copious amount of care and attention, they may trust people too easily. This may cause them to be very sensitive when they invest their trust in people who may break it. Erikson believes there should be a healthy balance between the