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That's the thing about the socialization process. Socialization is the prices in which we learn our cultures norms, values and behaviors. We learn these skills in order to be members of society and to learn how to survive. Because of the agents of socialization like school and family, we get a entry into society very early in our lives. Through our socialization process, we learn how to use language, including reading and writing, to tue our shoes, learn manners, how to cross the street, all of the things we take for granted because we learned them so long ago. The great thing about socialization is that of we don't learn certain things at home (i.e. using chopsticks) from the other agents of socialization. A case in point is my tennis match today. I take lessons occasionally in order to become a better player and to compete when it comes to playing matches. However, practice is also anticipatory socialization- it allows you to use the skills as you move into another stage of your life and draw from your experiences.
I play tennis with an old friend of mine from high school. He's been playing for years and loves playing on clay. I usually play on hard courts. This friend has given me pointers when we play and today I used all of the tips he gave me to defeat him. Anticipatory socialization can really work to your advantage.
The best thing about socialization is that it is a lifelong process. I started playing tennis in my late thirties, but I continue to learn lessons that will help me as I continue to play tennis throughout my life. This friend showed me the way you clean the courts for the next players today, something I never knew before.
Thinks about the ways socialization plays a role in your life, even today and blog it out! Until next time..
