Agents of Socialization

Besides my family, the groups that have most affected and formed my view of life would be the several different groups of friends I have encountered, as well as my team. As I've pursued different interests and changed schools, my group of friends has changed drastically several times. The values of one group of people can vary dramatically from those of another, and I have noticed that, like it says in the article, peer groups have an important influence on how younger people live and view life. Specifically, these relationships have given me positive experiences that help define how I define myself. By being a part of groups of what "I am", I can distinguish what "I'm not". More recently, my team had been a strong indicator of where my opinions lie. Because we spend endless hours together, we've become a cooperative unit with identical values. Thus, the behaviors and means to reach the desired ends allow for common goals and ideas among the 24 of us. My team last year and this year have pushed me to my limits and have showed me to prioritize what matters most. This article was really interesting to me because I could relate with each of the "agents" and how my life would not be the same without them.