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Socialization is the process by which children and adults learn from others. We begin learning from others during the early days of life; and most people continue their social learning all through life (unless some mental or physical disability slows or stops the learning process). Sometimes the learning is fun, as when we learn a new sport, art or musical technique from a friend we like. At other times, social learning is painful, as when we learn not to drive too fast by receiving a large fine for speeding. There are all types of mixes of positive and negative socialization; and the more positive social learning experiences we have, the happier we tend to be -- especially if we learn useful information that helps us cope well with the challenges of life. A high ratio of negative to positive socialization can make a person unhappy, defeated or pessimistic about life. One of the goals of Soc 142 is to show people how to increase the ratio of positive to negative in the socialization they receive **//from // ** others -- and that they give **//to // ** others. [Some people will defend negative socialization, since painful training can prepare people to be ready to fight and die in battle, put themselves at great risk in order to save others, endure torture and hardship. This is true; but many people receive far more negative socialization than they need, and hopefully fewer and fewer people will need to be trained for battle, torture and hardship.] __[]__
 * Socialization Process:**

Pros-
 * Can make new friends and create a group of close friends
 * Can learn new life experiences
 * Learning new sports and acitivites/ skills
 * Coping mechanisms
 * Allows us to learn new social norms and be accepted into new environments
 * Helps us experience new cultures

Cons-
 * Can go through punishments to learn life lessons (speeding ticket, jail, etc.)
 * Can receive bullying from peers
 * Enemies may be created
 * One may overlook a life lesson and do the wrong thing again

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