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    1. As one stay-at-home dad says, being home to take care of his baby son “is a real fatherly thing to do. I think that’s very masculine”

      I think the perspective of what is considered manly or fatherlike is varied based on the family and friends agent of socialization as these are the core and emphasize on gender norms and social expectations. Personally, my dad would consider being a financial supporter is what a father figure is mainly while being a home is a plus but more of a motherly role. (Someone else in my lifes socialization)

    2. Interestingly, studies have shown that although friendships rank high in adolescents’ priorities, this is balanced by parental influence.

      This part made me think of my closest friends whom I met during highschool and consider apart of my family. I think many people who can relate to me in having a hard time with their family during this time turned to their peers as support. While I had a bad relationship with my own parents I found parental guidance with my peers parents. Therefore this section makes me understand a bit more about my yearning for parental figures despite having a lack of it myself during my teen years. (Identity of my own agent of socialization)

    3. People learn about objects of material culture (like new technology and transportation options), as well as nonmaterial culture—what is true (beliefs), what is important (values), and what is expected (norms).

      While its great that social media is accessible for many and can be an amazing tool for positive growth and exposure, without proper use it can be a thousand times more harmful than beneficial. I'm sure many have encountered hyper realistic AI convincing many, harmful rhetoric being pushed as truth and its deeply upsetting when loved ones fall into a trap online. As fast as the online media has spread I think the lack of education around navigating and debunking has plagued the youth with misinformation and increased the elders who get targeted for phishing schemes. (Re-socialization)