Socialization Blog 1 (3rd blog of the 2nd 6 weeks)

Hey socio-ers,

Here are some good first blog topics with socialization:
After our discussion about Nature and Nurture and the growing man metaphor, I hope we are comfortable with the idea that Nature provides us with an aptitude, and nature either reinforces those aptitudes or leads us away from them. (Just think about that poor feral girl Danielle from the Oprah show and how far nurture took her away from whatever human/social aptitudes she might have!)
As for you go ahead and address these topics -
How are you like your family? Long time friends?
When did your parents first realize you had a unique personality and what were the "signs" they saw? (Go ahead ask them!)
What are some habits/attitudes/etc that you do not want to be like your P's? Do you think it will be possible to work against both nature and nurture and to be different???

After the in-class reading on Thursday about AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION please identify what have been the most significant people or groups (besides family) that have affected your self-concept, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life. Once you identify one or more groups, besides Family, explain how/what influences they have had.

Have fun and be good with your substitute!