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Siblings being born
I was 3, 6, and 7 when my siblings were all born. Becoming a big brother felt like a big thing for me. This influenced me to become a role model for them along with helping with responsibility and taking care of them. The agent of socialization is family. -
Going to a new school
When I was 7-8, I went to a new elementary school. I was around new people and had to make new friends. This influenced me because I learned how to communicate and become friends with others. The agent of socialization is school -
Getting my first phone
I got my first phone when I was 11. It was a brand new iPhone 5. This influenced me because it was my first time on the Internet and I learned how to use it for things I need and I learned how to communicate with family or friends over the phone. The agent of socialization is media -
Making varsity as a freshman
When I came to Romeo, I was 15 and made the varsity basketball team. This influenced me by helping me make a ton of new friends since I was new to the school. The agent of socialization is peer groups. -
Getting a girlfriend
When I was 16, I got my first girlfriend. This influenced me by helping me learn how to treat a girl and how to balance that along with all the other things that come with life. The agent of socialization is peer groups. -
Becoming an adult
I turned 18 in November 2023. I didn't feel much different but I gained some extra responsibility within my family. My parents expect me to act and be responsible as an adult would. This influenced me to start really taking life more serious and find a path. The agent of socialization is family.