As a child develops, the primary agent of socialization changes from the family to the child's:
A) College professors
B) Television preferences
C) Music preferences
D) Friends

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As children grow older and become more independent, their peer group becomes more influential in shaping their attitudes and behaviors. This is because they spend more time with their friends and are more likely to conform to peer pressure. While college professors, television, and music may have some influence on a child's socialization, friends are the primary agent of socialization during adolescence.

As a Child Develops, the Primary Agent of Socialization Changes