CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Initiative versus guilt is the third stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. During the initiative versus guilt stage, children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interaction. These are particularly lively, rapid-developing years in a child’s life.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, a child may choose roles for themselves or others within a game. When their efforts are met with encouragement, this is the beginning of initiative. The guilt part of the equation may come into play when a child’s efforts are discouraged or met with criticism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The third stage of psychosocial development is Initiative vs Guilt. It takes place between the ages of 3 and 5 after the child has wrestled with the crisis of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Ideally, the child has developed a sense of autonomy and the ability to make decisions for themselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Erikson’s third stage deals with initiative vs. guilt, and the virtue is purpose. Stage 3 builds on the autonomy stage and is strengthened by both independence and limit setting. Like most stages, this is a balancing act of learning to initiate activities and play and trying out leadership.