Childhood and Politics

Political socialization is the process by which children learn about politics and develop their own political beliefs and attitudes.

Peers are not a common agent of political socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of political information or influence.

National socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of national identity and learn about the values and symbols of their nation.

Peers are not a common agent of national socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about national identity or values.

Civic socialization is the process by which children learn about the political system and how it works.

Peers are not a common agent of civic socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about the political system or how it works.

Political efficacy socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of political efficacy, or the belief that they can make a difference in the political system.

Peers are not a common agent of political efficacy socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about political efficacy or how to make a difference in the political system.

Political trust socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of political trust, or the belief that the government is trustworthy and responsive to the needs of the people.

Peers are not a common agent of political trust socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about political trust or how to trust the government.

Political participation socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of political participation, or the belief that they should participate in the political process.

Peers are not a common agent of political participation socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about political participation or how to participate in the political process.

Political ideology socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of political ideology, or a set of beliefs about the role of government and the relationship between the individual and the state.

Peers are not a common agent of political ideology socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about political ideology or how to develop a political ideology.

Political identity socialization is the process by which children develop a sense of political identity, or a sense of belonging to a particular political group or party.

Peers are not a common agent of political identity socialization because they are not typically seen as a source of information about political identity or how to develop a political identity.