Child development is not only about study and learning books. It is also about how child interact with people around him. Socialization means how a child learn to behave, communicate, share and understand other’s feelings in society. This process start from family, then school, then friends and later whole community.
Learning Communication Skills
When children meet other kids and adults, they learn how to talk, listen and express feelings. Socialization help them to improve language and communication.
- A small child first learn words from parents, then start copying friends.
- By talking with others, child get confidence and remove fear.
This is very important for school and later in professional life.
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
A child who play and interact with others feel more confident.
- When teachers or parents encourage them, they get self-esteem.
- Group activities, games and teamwork make child believe in themselves.
Confidence build early in childhood stay with them lifelong.
Understanding Discipline and Rules
In society, every person need to follow rules. Children understand discipline only when they live and interact with others.
- In school, they learn to follow teacher’s instruction.
- In games, they learn to wait for their turn and play fair.
This make child more responsible and disciplined in life.
Emotional Development
Socialization also help in emotional growth.
- By meeting others, children learn about feelings like happiness, sadness, anger and how to control them.
- They also learn empathy, which mean understanding how others feel.
Emotional development is important for healthy relationships in future.
Preparing for Future Life
When children get good social skills in young age, they can handle challenges better in future.
- They can adjust in new places like colleges or jobs.
- They can make new friends easily and work in team.
So, socialization prepare children for adult life also.