Socializing Children

Definition

Socializing children refers to the process by which individuals, particularly parents and peers, influence and shape a child's behavior, values, beliefs, and social skills.

Related terms

Parenting Styles:

Different approaches or strategies used by parents to raise their children.

Peer Pressure:

The influence exerted by one's peers to conform to their attitudes, behaviors, or decisions.

Attachment Theory:

The psychological framework that examines how early relationships with caregivers impact an individual's social development throughout life.