Anatomy Vs. Shame

Anatomy vs. Shame follows as the second stage, Anatomy vs. Shame occurs during the toddler years of life. During this stage is when children really start to become more independent and test their abilities of what they can do. During this stage they can become very “egocentric” because they are getting better at motor skills and learning to complete task independently, but they are still dependent and need help. Anatomy vs. Shame is a very important stage in a child’s life, during this stage the child should be encouraged and always have positive feedback for trying. If the child does not get positive feedback the can gain self doubt, which can affect their self esteem down the road.