Socialization is the ability to adapt to norms, values, social skills, and behaviors that are based off of social structures. At the beginning of human development, babies often learn behaviors and norms from their parents but as they grow, individuals become more familiar with societal standards by being around their surroundings. McIntyre goes into further detail with socialization by discussing the Anna and Isabelle story. Anna, a six year old, locked in an attic for six months and was not nurtured by her mother or taught any skills needed for socialization. When she was rescued, Anna had the intelligence of a two year old due to the fact that she didn’t know how to walk, talk, or have intelligence. On the other hand, Isabelle had a nurturing mother who taught her some early skills which babies inhabit by their parents. Although, she was isolated from society with her mother. …show more content…
As noted above, a baby’s first social experience is with their family to learn basic skills, such as learning how to talk, walk, eat, and a sense of what is right and wrong. When children are at an appropriate age they are able to enter an educational setting. In school, adolescents are receiving knowledge and skills for when they enter the adult world. Throughout human development, mass media will always have an influence on adolescents. The media teaches people to determine whether a situation is real or not real. However, peer groups teach adolescents how to become more independent in order to mature into adulthood. Also, peers can influence the expectations of behaviors within a specific group. Lastly, when adolescents transform into adults they enter the work force. This stage prepares them for the reality of a job and the entitlements of it. Individuals may not enjoy their job but this stage teaches them how to cope with their status or