Reflection of Lessons Learned from Early Childhood Themes & Life Cycle Issues
In the class Early Childhood Themes and Life Cycle Issues I learned how to reflect upon my own journey through the stages of life, and compare my own experiences to Erik Erikson's theory of development. In comparing my experiences to Erikson's theories I was able to put real life reflections into perspective with learning. This class wasn't just about physical or psychological development but it was also about our moral and social development. We explored these themes using books like Joan Erikson's, Wisdom and the Senses, Beverly Tatum's, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, and Sandra Cisneros', The House on Mango Street.
The lesson that really stuck out for me was our study on Adolescence and Identity Vs. Role Confusion. We used Sandra Cisneros' book, The House on Mango Street to explore these themes and her book spoke volumes to me. “One day I'll own my own house, but I won't forget who I am or where I came from. Passing bums will ask, Can I come in? I'll offer them the attic, ask them to stay, because I know how it is to be without a house.” These lines spoke to me of the adversity she overcame and her identity and showed her to be at peace with all of herself.
In her book, Wisdom and the Senses, Joan Erikson used weaving as an analogy to describe the syntonic and dystonic stages of development and argued that the differences were needed for completion of the stages. “That the syntonic without the dystonic is meaningless, and that none of the basic strengths is ever permanently achieved” (J.Erikson. p.113) . These were the ideas I took with me and learned that there is perfection to my imperfection, and it should be embraced.
In her book, Wisdom and the Senses, Joan Erikson used weaving as an analogy to describe the syntonic and dystonic stages of development and argued that the differences were needed for completion of the stages. “That the syntonic without the dystonic is meaningless, and that none of the basic strengths is ever permanently achieved” (J.Erikson. p.113) . These were the ideas I took with me and learned that there is perfection to my imperfection, and it should be embraced.
References
Cisneros, S (2009). The House on Mango Street.
New York. Canada. Vintage Contemporaries.
Erikson J (1988). Wisdom and the Senses, The Way of Creativity
New York, NY. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
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