Socialization timeline

  • age 5 starting kindergarden

    This was the first time I spent most of my day away from home. I learned how to follow rules, share with others, and make friends. It helped me develop basic social skills and understand how to behave in a group setting. The agent of socialization is school.
  • age 8 joining a soccer team

    I joined a local soccer team and practiced regularly at a park that I forgot the name of. It taught me teamwork, discipline, and that I hated running. This agent of socialization would be peers
  • age 11 getting my first phone

    when I was 11 my dad gave me his old android phone. Having a phone changed how I communicated; I started using social media and became more aware of social norms. This agent of socialization would be media.
  • age 13 getting my own job

    when I was 13 I got a job at The New Rink. this job taught me responsibility, time management, and how to deal with people. I also learned the value of money. This agent of socialization would be workplace
  • age 16 getting my license

    getting my license gave me a huge sense of independence. it also made me more aware of safety, rules, and how much of an affect I can have on others.