Agents of Socialization

Our families have a great influential impact on us, whether we know it or not. My family has taught me the morals that I have accumulated over the years. I have become more of a respectful person because of them, and have continued to show positive characteristics throughout my life. Both my parents attended the Ohio State University, and when it was time for me to apply to college- my dad forced it upon me to also apply. Although my parents do have some powerful influence on me, I knew that OSU was not the college I would like to go to. Yet, I ended up applying there anyways just to make my dad happy. I have also decided to go on my own path with the career I potentially want to pursue. My mom is a preschool teacher, and my sister is following in her footsteps and becoming a kindergarten teacher. I think the reason why I want to become a social worker was probably shaped by my experiences around my friends. I tend to think of myself in my group of friends as the one who people go to in times of trouble. It is interesting to see that although my family has an influence on me, I decided to be independent and go on my own path for the future.