According to Erikson, as children enter middle childhood they are dealing with the stage of

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Erikson's theory holds that during middle childhood, children strive to achieve competence and proficiency in a range of skills and feel confident in their abilities. Erikson calls this stage industry versus inferiority. It is marked by the need to master culturally valued skills and to be accepted by peers. If children experience success, they develop a sense of competence, whereas if they fail and receive negative feedback, they may develop feelings of inferiority. This stage lasts from approximately age 6 to age 11. Choice A, trust versus mistrust, is the stage that infants face from birth to 18 months. Choice C, initiative versus guilt, is the stage that children face from age 3 to age 6. Choice D, identity versus role confusion, is the stage that teenagers face from age 12 to age 18.

According to Erikson, as Children Enter Middle Childhood They Are