Initiative Vs. Guilt In Childhood
a. Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
b. This stage is often associated with children who are in preschool. Ages between 3 and 6
c. They make and carry out plans, or they’re guilty for failing to do so.
d. Some positive outcomes are that a parent who allows their child to do what he/she wants to do freely will allow the child to grow and become more of a unique individual. This freedom given to the child will serve to teach the child responsibilities and disciplines by himself/herself. A positive outcome of a fearful parent is that the parent probably has some underlying reason for why he/she is restricting their child from doing/wearing certain things. This reason could benefit the child's safety.
e. Some possible negative outcomes are that the child will not be able to learn a sense of independency, and this may further develop into them thinking that whatever they are doing, is wrong. Another negative outcome for not addressing the issue is self doubt and discouragement …show more content…
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Script:
Initiative v. Guilt Benjamin Chilampath (B) – Boy who can’t be independent Jennifer Lin (J) – Stage directions Elizabeth Mathew (E) – Girl who can be independent Dikshitha Shankar (D) – Benjamin and Elizabeth’s mother Anuj Sood (A) – Benjamin and Elizabeth’s father
Prologue: Today, you will meet two interesting siblings both are learning to develop into their preschool years. On the first day of school, Benjamin and Elizabeth are starting to get accustomed to picking out their own attire for the day… 8:00 a.m. – (B) and (E) are getting ready for school Elizabeth’s room
(E) {to (D)} – Look mommy, I picked out this new shirt and my new jeans! (D) – You look nice in that! C’mon, let’s wait for your brother and you guys can go to school together! Meanwhile in Benjamin’s
closet (B) {to (A)} – Look daddy, I’m gonna wear this shirt and this pair of shorts.
(A) – No, you look ugly in that, wear this (hands (B) another set of clothes), now lets go to school
(B) – (cries) BUT I LIKE THAT SHIRT
From then on, Elizabeth would always pick her clothes but Benjamin would never pick his own in fear of his father scolding his behavior.
b. This stage is often associated with children who are in preschool. Ages between 3 and 6
c. They make and carry out plans, or they’re guilty for failing to do so.
d. Some positive outcomes are that a parent who allows their child to do what he/she wants to do freely will allow the child to grow and become more of a unique individual. This freedom given to the child will serve to teach the child responsibilities and disciplines by himself/herself. A positive outcome of a fearful parent is that the parent probably has some underlying reason for why he/she is restricting their child from doing/wearing certain things. This reason could benefit the child's safety.
e. Some possible negative outcomes are that the child will not be able to learn a sense of independency, and this may further develop into them thinking that whatever they are doing, is wrong. Another negative outcome for not addressing the issue is self doubt and discouragement …show more content…
f.
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Script:
Initiative v. Guilt Benjamin Chilampath (B) – Boy who can’t be independent Jennifer Lin (J) – Stage directions Elizabeth Mathew (E) – Girl who can be independent Dikshitha Shankar (D) – Benjamin and Elizabeth’s mother Anuj Sood (A) – Benjamin and Elizabeth’s father
Prologue: Today, you will meet two interesting siblings both are learning to develop into their preschool years. On the first day of school, Benjamin and Elizabeth are starting to get accustomed to picking out their own attire for the day… 8:00 a.m. – (B) and (E) are getting ready for school Elizabeth’s room
(E) {to (D)} – Look mommy, I picked out this new shirt and my new jeans! (D) – You look nice in that! C’mon, let’s wait for your brother and you guys can go to school together! Meanwhile in Benjamin’s
closet (B) {to (A)} – Look daddy, I’m gonna wear this shirt and this pair of shorts.
(A) – No, you look ugly in that, wear this (hands (B) another set of clothes), now lets go to school
(B) – (cries) BUT I LIKE THAT SHIRT
From then on, Elizabeth would always pick her clothes but Benjamin would never pick his own in fear of his father scolding his behavior.