Socialization

We started a new until called Socialization. We were given the growing man metaphor to better understand how children grow from just their genetics, and what they learn from the environment around them. Through socialization they grow into a more aware and conscience person. We read the story about Genie who was lock in her room strapped to her bed from when she was born until she was found at age thirteen. She had no contact with the outside world, and was not nurtured at all. This effected in every single aspect of her growing. She could not do simple tasks that we could all do because she was never taught how. Chewing, talking, walking, and even seeing were very difficult for her. Babies need the nurturing and attention to learn basic skills.