Personal Narrative: My Prenatal Development

In this stage the child learns to feel comfortable with parents and trusts their care or develops a deep mistrust that makes them feel unsafe. Although Aileen’s mother did not leave her until age 3 she neglected them at a very young age and Aileen did not have a father to nurture her either.

On March 30, as of three thirty in the morning, my life has officially changed. The labor pains had set in and it was time to have a baby. I had never felt a pain so excruciating in my life, and I thought that cramps were terrible, labor pains do not even compare. I climbed the stairs to my aunts room to let her know that it was time to go to the hospital. After watching her run around the room frantically she finally was able to rush me to the hospital. She zoomed through street lights rushing for fear that I may have the baby in the car and she would pass out. Had

When I was young I did not know where babies came from, just like the rest of us. I use to believe everything my parents told me about babies for example that they came from storks or that you bought them at a baby store. It wasn’t until I was about 12 or 13 when I found out the truth on the biggest mystery I had, the truth about where babies really came from.

Hey Nandi, just letting you know that you're a really amazing person. Honestly you're a unique person there is no other person I could meet on the planet that could out weight your personality. I've decided that since the day I was born, BAM, mother-child bond. You've always been a strong woman you've done everything from working two jobs, to go our every school events, and handling our family problems. You're extremely happy even in bad situations and your not afraid to show us discipline that has an impact. You're a woman of few words but when you do open your mouth something extraordinary comes out. You fight for us, love us, your kind to all people, help raise strong people by putting reality in front of us since we were little. The most valuable lesson you've taught me so far is, life's going to be extremely difficult at times but you have to be strong, because you are strong, you can fight, and if you go down swinging better make worth your while. Couldn't ask for a better woman in my life.

My mom got me my very first dog when I was seven. As a seven year old you can only imagine my excitement, but I had to contain myself or my mom would get mad all I wanted to do was talk about my new puppy. Instead I bounced my leg and hummed the whole way there. Once I saw him I knew he was the one. I had a hard time finding the name for my new puppy, my brother, Jacob, was the one who suggested the name Kooter as a joke, but to his surprise I loved it and ever since his name changed from Baby to Kooter. There are times when Kooter gets on my nerves, but I try not to yell at him. I do this because I know my time is short with him and I don't want him to remember me as a mean and high stress owner. I've had Kooter for ten years that makes

Erikson’s first stage of development is that of infancy which focuses on the child’s first 18 months of life. During this time a child is supposed to develop optimism, trust, confidence, and security. These key elements are developed through the love and care of a parent or primary care giver. If these elements are not nurtured then a child is more likely to develop mistrust, insecurities, and the feeling of worthlessness (Erikson 1968). During this stage of my own life, I can say that I received a great deal of love and nurturing from both of my parents. Of course I do not remember this stage in my life, but I have often heard stories about my early years. I was told that

The first stage, Trust vs. Mistrust, happens from right when your born until you become one-year old. If a baby’s wants are met, liking changing a diaper, they will develop trust. The next stage, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, happens between the ages of two and three. Erikson believes that the infant’s parents have to have a supportive atmosphere in order for their child to develop autonomy. If the supportive atmosphere is not present, then the child will develop shame and doubt about their autonomy. The third stage, Initiative vs. Guilt, happens when the child is age four to five. This is the stage when a child discovers who they want to be. Initiative increases when the skill of accountability is developed.

Once I became a mother my own free will has been compromised. I no longer get to do whatever I want to do. Before I had my daughter I was able to do whatever I wanted without having to worry about anything or anyone but myself. I got eat whatever I wanted, drink whatever I wanted, and hang out with whoever I wanted. That all changed once I found out I was pregnant.

The room was quiet and dark as Sara was to get herself up. A small amount of light was coming from the glass paneled door. She was afraid, there was a whole new world waiting for her.

Burnt tuna noodle casserole in the oven, broken crayons in the washer, and a never-ending pile of unsorted laundry canvas the living room floor like a blanket. Some may visualize this scene and think this poor house has been struck by a natural disaster, but more realistically this can be described as the home of brand new parents. A new baby can bring indescribable joy and unconditional love into a household. Babies also bring sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and one of the biggest struggles new parents face, lost income. There is no doubt that parents are the main contributors for providing the traits their children will carry with them into adulthood. Mothers encompass the task of a nurturer it is from their mother that children learn to

Erikson’s first stage was trust verses mistrust and it occurred from zero to 18 months of age. The point of this stage is to establish trust. Erikson believed this was the most important period in a person’s life. Since

Erikson 's first psychosocial crisis occurs during the first year of life, during this stage the infant is uncertain about the world in which they live. To resolution these feelings of uncertainty the baby looks towards

Erickson’s first stage occurs during the first year of life, and during this stage the infant is unsure about the world they live in. The infant will look for there their primary care giver for stability and consistency of care. If the care the infant is receiving consistent, predictable, and reliable then the child will develop a sense of trust, and will feel secure when they are the child is threatened. Also, success in the first stage will lead to the virtue of hope. By developing this sense children will have hope that someone is there when crises arises. However, if the care has been inconstant or harsh the child will develop a sense of mistrust and won’t have confidence in the world around them or their ability to influence events. If this happens the child will carry a basic sense of mistrust and could develop anxiety and heightened insecurities (McLeod).

Erickson’s theory of psychosocial development has eight stages. That range from birth to adulthood. First stage happens on the first year of life, which includes Trust vs. Mistrust. During this stage the infant not knowing and or being uncertain of their surroundings looks for the caregivers being the parents to provide and or guide them through their first year of life. Parents will provide stability and or providing the adequate care for the infant, which will develop trust and therefore lead to hope. If the trust is not there due to the infant not feeling secure and there’s no stability for the child therefore developing mistrust leading to the infant having fear instead of hope. A specific memory I have of this stage will be with my own children. I come from a culture that believes if a baby cries let him cry because if you pick him up he will get used to you holding him. In another situation when my son was only a couple days old my grandmother said let him cry it expands his lungs and will help him breath better. Thankfully I had taken a psychology class before I even had kids and was aware of Erickson’s theories which lead to me telling my family everything they say is a Mexican myth and I wont be applying such actions with my children.

The first year of an infant’s life can be a time of great joy and learning, developmental growth physically, mentally and emotionally while providing an opportunity for parents to ensure their infant’s needs are being met. In 1965 Erik Erikson developed eight psychosocial growth stages beginning with Stage 1, ‘trust vs. mistrust’, which occurs from birth and throughout the first year of an infant’s life (Candlin 2008, p.76).