reflection on

• Parenting, the social environment and its effects on child development
• Agents of Socialization (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

After reading through the module, please respond to the following questions:

1. Do you think it is important that parents discuss gender roles with their young children, or is gender a topic better left for later? How do parents consider gender norms when buying their children books, movies, and toys? How do you believe they should consider it? (2.5 pts)
2. Based on your observations, when are adolescents more likely to listen to their parents or to their peer groups when making decisions? What types of dilemmas lend themselves toward one social agent over another? (2.5 pts)