People that knew me growing up always knew that getting birthday gifts for me was easy. There was only one thing I wanted: Legos. Yes, those tiny plastic bricks that cause an unimaginable amount of pain when you step on them. To most people, they’re a nuisance, but to me they were everything. I spent most of my free time building cities spanning the length of my house. I loved the idea that I could turn a pile of bricks into a city, the necessity for resourcefulness and creativity, and that I, a 6-year-old kid, could counter the universal law of entropy by creating order. From observation, it seems like adults are occupationally inspired by their former, younger selves. For example, my father worked the sewing machine in his uncle’s clothing store as a child, and now he owns his own clothing company. People always ask me, “Why do you want to become an engineer?” It’s a question I don’t have an answer to, because to me, I have always been an engineer. …show more content…
All of a sudden, I heard a loud sound on the floor above me, like fireworks. My brother had decided to practice for his upcoming bowling birthday party, using my Lego city as his pins. Just like that, years of building had vanished. I was kicking and screaming until he said to me, “You have to learn how to change.” He was right, and I did. Over the next few months I built things even more grandiose than I could have imagined, out of the rubble of old ruins. That day, I learned about the bumpy rollercoaster that is change. I learned that if I want to improve, whether it’s my Lego building skills or my current education, change is a
For example , if we look at Erikson’s stages , middle adulthood are in the generativity versus stagnation . I found that adults like my father , are constantly worrying about if he or she has done enough to lead the next generation into progress( Steinberg , Bornstein , Vandell & Rook , 2011) . For example , my father constantly pushes his children to become great and do great . Though his method are a bit harsh , he just want to make sure that his children are successful due to his influences. This psychosocial stage is also seen in my father’s interaction with people. For example , in our interview my father mentioned that he participated in assisting someone who was injured in order to make sure that individual would live to see another day . Whereas when I interviewed my friend Nene , I realized that she was in the Identity vs Role Confusion( Steinberg , Bornstein , Vandell & Rook , 2011). Nene portrayed this stage because she was an 18 year old, who just got into college and left her parents . The selection of her major would definitely demonstrate what her interest is and possible career field she would like to partake in . She is an Agronomy major , so she is interested in the soil and the importance of growing nutritious food from the soil. In comparison , my interviewees had the same parenting style while growing up . They
Issue 1 facts: As a result of implementing a certain tax strategy, the Company has included a $100
In order to ever accomplish something if it is going up the stairs, or getting to college they all have one thing in common. What is it? Motivation. Without it you couldn't do anything you wouldn't have the will to accomplish anything no matter how small. everyone has some kind of motivation in them if it is their parents, wanting more in life or just pure determination.
LEGO, today, has become a household name but it hasn't always been that successful. Throughout the years, it has survived and thrived against all odds, repeatedly.
The use of LEGOs is an extraordinary thing, but it is shocking to see exactly how controversial a small toy can become. People of all ages have been found to enjoy this toy. Companies and organizations such as MIT and NASA have even found a use for them. The toy has become known as a child’s imagination tool and has not been exclusively used for adults. The documentary shows that adults come together to compete in competitions on who can create the greatest LEGO sculpture. Many people may not know just how big this toy is used around the world.
Generativity versus stagnation, Erikson's seventh developmental stage, occurs during middle adulthood. By generativity Erikson means primarily “a concern for helping the younger generation to develop and lead useful lives. The feeling of having done nothing to help the next generation is stagnation” (Santrock, 2013, p. 23). Both
Advances in the field of information technology and introduction of new hi-tech form of entertainment such as tablets and gaming consoles had left Lego trailing in the entertainment field. Jorgen Vig Knudstorp was appointed as the CEO to revamp the company’s business process, organization structure and information systems. Knudstorp was quick to act and first made changes in the company’s production process. He encouraged designers to use the unused components in development of new products and design, thus reducing the number of unused
Brick Laying Assignment My quotation comes from the 1995 Walt Disney movie Pocahontas. Pocahontas goes to visit her grandmother Willow for advice after her father tells her he believes that marrying Kocoum is the right path for her, thus grandmother Willow exclaimes “sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” I did some research on this quote by watching the clip from the movie after coming across it on google search for inspirational quotes. I really enjoyed this saying by grandmother Willow because i can relate to it on many levels.
In the article “The Go-Nowhere Generation,” the Buchholzes argue that the present generation of youths has taken a turn for the worse, losing the sense of spirit that were once synonymous with people of their age and settling for meager jobs in their hometowns instead. The target audience of “The Go-Nowhere Generation” is educated older adults and parents, who are most likely to share the authors’ views. The authors implement a series of comparisons, which include statistics and descriptions, between the past and present generation of young adults to illustrate their position. However, though the authors make several valid points that are supported by solid evidence, the article falls short of being truly convincing due to its narrow views
As our age moves up in years and we become senior citizens we slowdown in productivity and begin to re-explore life as
Legos are the multi-colored blocks we used as children to build creations that were only limited by our imaginations. I remember adding to my multi-colored plastic sculptor, each block putting me one step closer to the final product. The process would always entail first setting up a strong foundation, and then creating structural support, while always having a plan in the back of my mind. The outcome of which, would tower above me; to think it all began with a single block. In many ways people are similar to Legos. We are the combination of our experiences, each adding to our personas, and shaping how we view the world. Also like Legos, to have a stable and functioning final product it must have a foundation, support and a plan. I was
Anyone who is familiar with our generation knows that our generation is extremely different from our parents’ generation. Thus, creates a gap between the two generations, and has been acknowledged by many sociologists. Aside from today’s young people inability to accomplish the millstones of becoming an adult, there is lot more differences between this generation and the older generation. Therefore, in this essay, I will be comparing and contrasting both generations. From how their career expectations are different, what was their definition of happiness, and how their parents played a role on making their dream or expectation turn into reality?
The life pursuits and subjective judgments of many contemporary young people indicate that the transition to adult roles has become so delayed and prolonged that it has spawned a new transitional period extending from the late teens to the mid-to late-twenties, called emerging adulthood. During the college years, young people often refine their approach to forming their own identity. In these years, young people have left adolescence, but most have not yet assumed adult responsibilities. Many have dreams and those are what guides them in their decision making. In the video, 22 year old Casey describes her dream and comments on her identity development. Casey says that she became interested in Psychology in high school during her junior year when she took a psych course. She knew from then on that was what she wanted to do, but she hadn't picked a career yet. Casey said that she picked a career during her first year of graduate school, when she decided on gerontology. She said her happy and active grandparents had a lot to do with picking a career and wanting to work with the population. Casey thinks her identity was a gradual process and it's only really formed since last year. She feels her parents helped shape her morals and beliefs, but in between her senior year and her first year of graduate school, she started to form her own and integrated some of her own ideas. 24 year old Elizabeth and 25 year old Joel are shown discussing
Remember when we were young and all we could think of was growing up and getting to do ‘grownup’ things? We spent our whole childhood thinking of what we would do when we finally ‘grew up’, and here we are, almost completely grown up and we still haven’t made up our mind of what it is we will do when we grow up. We’ve painted this pretty little picture in our head of what it’ll be like when we eventually do grow up, and when it finally comes for the picture to be taken off the wall and put into action, it’s not nearly as fun as creating the painting.
Through our weekly discussion of Adult Development and studying Erik Erickson’s theories of development, allowed me to gain great insight to human development. In our reading Erik points out that “adults seek to accomplish goals that make them feel they have made a difference in the world. This is the payoff stage in which we can use the personality that we’ve developed to achieve our occupational, social and personal goals. We gain a sense of fulfillment from those accomplishments but also seek additional satisfaction through mentoring younger generations.” (Witt & Mossler, 2010, p 9). This is truly where I am in my life right now. Growing up as a child I always dreamed of becoming a doctor one day. As I got older and became a part of numerous debate teams, student government associations groups and community advisory boards, my interest changed to law school. When I became a wife and a mother, I developed the nurturing spirit and I wanted to become a nurse. Looking back at where I was and where I am now I am seeking career satisfaction in my life. I am struggling with generatively versus stagnation. I do not feel I am useful in my career achievement and that is why I am seeking to better my