The article presents a reprint of the article "Why do we do what we do?" by Ruth A. Wilson which appeared in the previous issue of "Exchange" magazine. It discusses the psychosocial development stages of developmental psychologist Erik Erikson which involves a particular challenge related to self identity. It notes that the said challenge is linked with each stage and is known as the crisis to be resolved. It also points out the probable motivation of early childhood educators to generativity.