Seven-year-old Erik broke a neighbor's window while playing baseball. When his father confronted him with the evidence, Erik started to cry, knowing that he would be spanked. His father became angry and told him to take his punishment "like a man." In this example Erik's father is engaging in:

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Erik's father is engaging in gender socialization by telling him to take his punishment "like a man," which implies a specific behavior expected from males.

Seven-Year-Old Erik Broke a Neighbor's Window While Playing Baseball