To emerge as a personality within the span of time between three and five years is no small accomplishment! During these stages a child begins to discover who he is, what he is like and how he can relate to others. Appropriately enough for these stages of growth, he clings to egocentricity (“me-ness”) and a new-found confidence while he concurrently begins to. relate to others. The wavering between the “me-me” part of him and the “you have some” (relating to others) part of him is evident. It is important that the child be helped through these natural stages—and not lose face—in order that he maintain stability. It is equally important that he accept realistic limitations set by adults.