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Stage 7: Middle Adulthood
Age:Middle adulthood -- 40 to 65 years
Conflict: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Important Event: Parenting

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In this stage generativity refers to the adult's ability to care for another person. The most important event in this stage is parenting. Does the adult ...

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