It acts as a mediator between the external world, super-ego, and the needs of the id. Ego is like an executive or administrative manager. It still exists, but is governed by the ego. But this doesn’t mean that the id has disappeared. Likewise, the development of ego post infancy also helps the child to adjust or tolerate the societal norms.
The presence of id in the initial years of life is of great importance, as this is what makes the child cry to satiate his/her needs for food, sleep, and love or attention. The id on the other hand, being more biologically triggered, exists right from birth. The ego comes from the child’s understanding of how the world functions. This happens as the child is gradually exposed to people other than his parents, and places other than his home. This implies that the ego develops in succession to the id. This makes the child realize that certain needs are not gratified instantly, they need to wait. The teacher might pacify the child by the means of distraction, giving the child a toy to play with, etc. For instance, when the child goes to school and cries wanting to see his mother, his/her need isn’t gratified immediately. However, as the child grows up, the ego begins to develop. This is because all the child’s needs are almost instantaneously gratified by his/her parents.
➔ During infancy, the child’s behavior is completely based on the pleasure principle.
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