Which one of the following is the primary agent of socialization?

Correct option is A

The family is the primary agent of socialization, as it is the first and most influential context in which children learn social norms, values, and behaviors.
Information Booster:
· Socialization starts at birth and continues throughout life, with the family playing the most critical role in early years.
· Children learn language, social norms, and cultural values from their family.
· Family influences attitudes, beliefs, and emotional development.
Additional Knowledge:
· (b) Computer: While computers provide information, they are not primary agents of socialization.
· (c) Heredity: This refers to genetic inheritance and is not directly related to socialization.
· (d) Political parties: These influence socialization later in life but are not primary agents for children.