CHILDREN’S SOCIALIZATION
Children’s socialization is the process through which a child acquires the knowledge, skills, values and norms needed to function in society. It is a key aspect of development that shapes the child’s personality, attitudes and behavior.
Faze socijalizacije
- Primarna socijalizacija:begins early in life, mainly within the family.
- Sekundarna socijalizacija:begins when a child enters a wider social context, such as kindergarten, school or community.
- Tercijarna socijalizacija:lasts throughout life as a person learns to adapt to new social situations.
Factors that influence children’s socialization
- Porodica
- Peers
- Obrazovne institucije
- Mediji
- Culture and society
Izazovi u procesu socijalizacije
- Uticaj tehnologije
- Negative peer influence
- Lack of family support
How to support healthy socialization of children?
- Podsticati otvorenu komunikaciju.
- Model positive behavior.
- Support group activities.
- Limit negative media influences.
- Podsticati empatiju.
Early contact with peers is important for a child’s emotional, social and cognitive development. With careful monitoring and gradual adaptation, socialization in a group can be a positive and rich developmental experience.