Erickson

__**Erikson**__

Dear Frustrated Single Mom,

Based on what you have explained about your son I want to first ask you about the connections you have with your him? What exercises did or do you have in place to building trust with each other? From the ages of 6-11 children start to be more competent and productive yet they may begin to feel inferior and feel as though they are unable to do anything well.

Based on the past experiences he is searching for personality identity. According to current theorist, " the length of the process, with few young people developing a firm sense of who they are and what path they will follow. The specific aspects of identity- religious, political, sexual, and vocational have taken new forms and schedules as well" (Berger, 2008).

Your son has entered a time in life where teenagers have identity crisis. Try working with your son and creating a way for him to create an identity checklist. YOur son feels out of place right now and anything you can do to help him in a path to figuring out "who he is" and what his goals are". Just so you know in this fast paced world it is extremely hard to find your own identity at this age.

Try making his environment calm and spend quality time together engaging in constructive activities.The adult role model is the key in this situation or he may become stagnant in this identity crisis (that is very normal for this age).

Good luck and please let me know if you have any further questions, as I am now out time for today.

Sincerely, E.E.