In Erickson’s theory of social emotional development, the psychosocial conflict encountered during the preschool years, which is resolved by engaging in playful, creative, and or novel expressions and experiences. The degree to which children develop a sense of initiative is closely associated with the degree to which caregivers allow children to express themselves without being overly critical or punitive toward novel expressions.
Initiative versus guiltis the third stage in Erikson’s 8-stage theory of social-emotional development. This stage, also referred to as the preschool stage, can include many children in the age range of 3–6. During this period, Erikson postulated that children are faced with psychosocial conflicts about expressing themselves in unique, creative, and purposeful manners. He suggested that the extent to which parents or caregivers allow and encourage these types of.
