According to Erikson, this stage occurs around the age of five an twelve. Children at this point are learning to be autonomous, and school begins to be an important part of their development. Children feel the need to win approval of their peers by demonstrating certain skills, and will feel proud about them when recognised.
The other side of the coin is that children might feel inferior when these activities are discouraged by their parents or teachers.
<em>Corrupt officials demand money or other favours from them in exchange of things and services they are entitled to by the law. In such cases, the bribe taker is clearly the one responsible for bribery.</em>
