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Which of the following is a way in which parents influence the political beliefs of their children?
Which of the following is a way in which parents influence the political beliefs of their children?
- By majoring in social sciences
- By teaching them about good citizenship
- By exposing them to major political events
- By encouraging them to register to vote (correct)
What is an example of a specific political belief that can be passed down from one generation to the next?
What is an example of a specific political belief that can be passed down from one generation to the next?
- Involvement in peer groups
- Affiliation with a political party
- Interest in social sciences
- Support for gun control (correct)
Which factor can substantially affect an individual's political values?
Which factor can substantially affect an individual's political values?
- Interest in social sciences
- Interactions with government (correct)
- Affiliation with a political party
- Involvement in peer groups
What do parents do to socialize their children with regards to politics?
What do parents do to socialize their children with regards to politics?
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What is a common factor that can influence an individual's political beliefs, apart from family experiences?
What is a common factor that can influence an individual's political beliefs, apart from family experiences?
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Parental Influence on Children's Political Beliefs
- Parents influence the political beliefs of their children through socialization, which can include discussions, exposure to political events, and family traditions.
- An example of a specific political belief that can be passed down from one generation to the next is party identification, where children often adopt the same political party affiliation as their parents.
- One factor that can substantially affect an individual's political values is major life events, such as the Great Depression or the 9/11 attacks, which can shape their political beliefs and attitudes.
Socialization and Political Beliefs
- Parents socialize their children with regards to politics by transmitting their values, beliefs, and attitudes to them, often through conversations, media consumption, and family activities.
- Apart from family experiences, a common factor that can influence an individual's political beliefs is education, as it can expose them to different perspectives and broaden their understanding of political issues.
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