Discuss four reasons why the family is considered an important agent of socialization for an adolescent.

      

Discuss four reasons why the family is considered an important agent of socialization for an adolescent.

  

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John
i)It is the foundation of all acceptable/ appropriate behaviour. It is the first major agent of socialization that teachers moral values/ body control/ emotional control/ language.

ii) It helps adolescents to internalize culture it helps develop social identity/ self esteem/ emotional health of the adolescents.

iii) It is the origin of gender role socialization it helps the adolescents acquire early sex roles/ masculine/ feminine behaviour/ roles.


iv) Provides an ascribed social status to its young members it educates the adolescent/ ensures good health through proper feeding/ hygiene/ immunization.

v) Gives access to emotional bond/ attachment between parents and adolescents. It is important to determine choice of peers/ friends.
johnmulu answered the question on July 21, 2017 at 07:15


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