When children are encouraged in their efforts to make, build, and work—whether building a model airplane, constructing a tree house, fixing a bicycle, solving an addition problem, or cooking—their sense of _____ increases.
Industry versus inferiority is the fourth stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. Throughout this stage, children need to be encouraged and supported by adults to build confidence in their abilities. Parents and teachers encouragement is required to avoid children from becoming doubtful of their capacity to succeed.
