Shame and Doubt

 Between the ages of 18 months and three , children begin to assert their independence, by walking away from their mother, picking which toy to play with, and making choices about what they like to wear, to eat, etc

The child is discovering that he or she has many skills and abilities, such as putting on clothes and shoes, playing with toys etc. Such skills illustrate the child's growing sense of independence and autonomy. Erikson states it is critical that parents allow their children to explore the limits of their abilities within an encouraging environment which is tolerant of failure.

 

For example, they will try to feed them selves , cleaning. wearing . the basic needs they use to take from the caregivers.For example, rather than put on a child's clothes a supportive parent should have the patience to allow the child to try until they succeed or ask for assistance.So, the parents need to encourage the child to becoming more independent whilst at the same time protecting the child so that constant failure is avoided. 

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