Lakhasly

The developmental task of toddlerhood is acquiring a sense of Autonomy while overcoming a sense of doubt and shame.Whereas exerting their will has definite negative consequences, retaining dependent, submissive behavior is generally rewarded with affection and approval.Skillful monitoring and balance of controls by parents allows a growing rate of realistic successes and the emergence of autonomy.Although they realize their will and control over others, they are confronted with the conflict of exerting autonomy and relinquishing the much-enjoyed dependence on others.

The developmental task of toddlerhood is acquiring a sense of
Autonomy while overcoming a sense of doubt and shame. As infants gain trust in the predictability and reliability of their parents, environment and interactions with others, they begin to discover that their behavior is their own and that it has a predictable, reliable effect on others. Although they realize their will and control over others, they are confronted with the conflict of exerting autonomy and relinquishing the much-enjoyed dependence on others. Whereas exerting their will has definite negative consequences, retaining dependent, submissive behavior is generally rewarded with affection and approval. However, continued dependence creates a sense of doubt regarding their potential capacity to control their actions. This doubt is compounded by a sense of shame for feeling this urge to revolt against others' will and a fear that they will exceed their own capacity for manipulating the environment. Skillful monitoring and balance of controls by parents allows a growing rate of realistic successes and the emergence of autonomy.