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dog
When I was around 10, my first dog passed away. This influenced me because it taught me how to process and understand grief at a young age. The agent of socialization was family. -
moving
When I was around 13, I moved from New Haven to Romeo. This influenced me because I moved away from everything I grew up with and had to meet new people and learn to adjust to new settings. The agent of socialization is school. -
Covid
When I was around 13, Covid started. I had to learn how to do school at home instead of in person. This impacted me because it taught me how to learn by myself and how to adapt to change. The agent of socialization is school. -
Starting high school
When I was 14, I started high school and had to adapt to harder classes. This socialized me because I learned how to be independent and grow my work ethic. The agent of socialization is school. -
work
When I was 15, I started my first job. This influenced me because I had to learn how to balance my personal life and work, and what to expect in a work environment. The agent of socialization is work. -
driving
When I was 16, I got my drivers license. This influenced me because it taught me how to fully be independent and learn more street smarts and life skills. The agent of socialization was government institutions.