Allowing the child to do things for itself and learning by its mistakes gives the child confidence and an increased self-esteem. Doing things for the child all the time and telling the child they are wrong will have the reverse effect. It is at this stage that if a child is not praised and allowed to do things for itself that insecurity appears i.e. in the form of attention seeking. Initiative Versus Guilt (3-5/6): -The child is discovering and developing new abilities and because of this the child"s desire for knowledge is also increasing. The child should be encouraged to ask questions and adequate answers should be given. Play is also a crucial part in the child"s mental and physical development. If the parent try"s to stop this question asking or play the child will develop a feeling of guilt about it"s desire to learn. Industry Versus Inferiority (7-12): - At this stage other adults other than parents begin to have significance in the child"s development. The child becomes interested in the way things work, and are carried out. Relationships with other children should also be encouraged, as children need to compare themselves with others in order to develop their own identity. Failing to offer the child the right resources, amenities, guidance and encouragement will result in the child feeling inferior. Self Concept 'In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of ego identity", Erik Erikson, (1963), Moonie, N, (1995). Self-concept is an individual"s perception of their personality. Along with the self-concept is Self-awareness; this is how an individual imagines how others see them. The Self-concept can be divided into three interlocking components, Self-image, Self-esteem and the Ideal-self. Self Image: - This refers to the way we describe ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally, be it good or bad. Kuhn & McPortland (1954) Gross p.