Generalized others are people who don't have close ties to a child but influence the child's internalization of society's norms and values.

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Generalized others refer to anyone who is not necessarily a close tie to a child, such as teachers, coaches, or even characters in books or media, but still influences the child's understanding and acceptance of society's norms and values.

Generalized Others Are People Who Don't Have Close Ties to a Child