My two and a half year old son wants to help me carry clothes to the laundry room. He has a big desire to show he can do it without any help. He is his own man. According to Erikson, his development will be affected especially if he fails on his task. My son is in Stage:

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At two and a half years old, your son is in Erikson's second stage, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, where children develop a sense of personal control and independence.

My Two and a Half Year Old Son Wants to Help