After Bridget was born, her mother taught her about the appropriate behavior for living in an American society. When she was three years old, she went to daycare full-time because her mother decided to go back to work. When she was five she started kindergarten. Once she was in high school, she decided to take a job at a local restaurant as a waitress. Bridget had many friends in high school and also played on the soccer team. Which of these groups served as agents of socialization for Bridget?
A. her family, friends, and school
B. her family, friends, daycare, and soccer team
C. her family, friends, daycare, school, job, and soccer team
D. her family and her friends
Answer: C
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