In some situations, children psychologically take on a different order than that which actually occurs. A good word to describe social interest is empathy. Living in a society requires a general concern for that society. Love, according to Adler, is between a man and woman and involves decisions to have children. Failing in the area of love includes not wanting to have children, homosexuality, and even falling in love with two people at once.
Social interaction is non-sexual relationships, including friendship.
Healthy adults attain all three tasks while healthy children see them as possible to attain. Adler strongly disagreed with his precursors and peers because his theory revolved around the notion that one has control over one s life.