The other day, I was babysitting when I found myself thinking sociologically. The two little girls were talking about their day at school and all of the friends they played with. I thought about the chapter in the book that we read that talked about how socializing when young is crucial to the development of social skills.
Hearing the little girls talk about their experiences with their friends made me think of my childhood and how much it has shaped who I am as a person today. I am a sociable person because I was able to interact with other children when I was young. I created relationships that influenced me as a person and my future relationships. It's crazy to think that pre-school could have had such a large effect on my life!
I'm glad that you are helping out the socialization process of these two young children...you're definately a good role model! What theories of socialization might fit into what you experienced while babysitting?
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