Religion Is a Powerful Socialization Agent

question 38

Multiple Choice

Religion is a powerful socialization agent. What is the impact of religion during one's childhood?

• A) Religious instruction is important to the identities children construct in their childhood.
• B) Children typically develop very different belief systems than those of their parents.
• C) Regardless of how they are raised, children tend to grow away from their earliest religious training.
• D) Children are likely to not understand religion until they are adults.

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