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Effects of family, peer, religion and school on socialization patterns throughout the life stages (Piaget and Erickson). Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvSocial.rtf
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We do not always feel the constraints of our culture because we generally conform to the types of conduct and thought it requires. (Ember and Ember 171).
Social choices are related to direct and indirect pressures. Direct pressures relate to laws governing appropriate behavior, while indirect pressures are social pressures placed on individuals
by the societies that include family, peer groups, schools and religions. Because human children are dependent upon their parents longer than any other animal, it is easy to socialise them
into certain societies such as the home and church. These are reinforced throughout their lives in various ways. Yet the strength of each of these influences differs within the various
stages of life. The way a family influences a child younger than the age of five, we would find that the child responds
to a set of rewards and punishments, either physical or verbal. Therefore, they learn what is right and wrong without understanding the theory behind their choices. They also learn from
example. In most cases, this will mean that they will begin to identify strongly along gender lines with either their mother or father. With some exceptions, the original identity with
gender roles will continue throughout the individuals life. The same theory applies to religion. The young child does not understand the theory, but may develop a habit of attending church
or saying a nightly prayer or otherwise meeting the standards of the religion reinforced by the family. Children in this stage are also influence by peers in the same manner
they respond to their parents - by acting out according to the roles defined for them. Outside of a life crisis (such as
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