Erikson\'s stage during emerging adulthood is defined by the distinction between

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Erikson's stage during emerging adulthood is defined by the distinction between attaining intimacy versus becoming isolated. Establishing intimate, deeply loving relationships is the goal. The influences of society and culture on development have been highlighted throughout the course. Entertain in this week’s discussion post these environmental influences on an individual's pursuit of intimate, interpersonal relationships. Consider the role and function of church and state, their function in 'condoning' interpersonal relationships and marriages, their influences upon determining the 'appropriateness' of adult interpersonal relationships, and what justifies (or challenges) their role in having any say in how consenting adults chose to pursue interpersonal relationships, intimacy, and love.

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Erikson's stages of development is based on individual innate traits as well as influenced by those around us. His concept is psychosocial. The effect of society on a individual is noted since a child's birth.

Talking about church and it's teachings in framing a personality, let's take few examples.

Church teaches simple values like being fair, honest since childhood. The child eventually grows up keeping in mind these values taught.

As marriages takes place in a church,the whole idea of wedding seems pure and holy. Not to forget the kiss in the end of the marriage which makes a child aware of interpersonal relationship and intimacy.

Overall, such a child becomes a adult with proper understanding for Christianity, love, life etc.

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