If I could change any major agent of socialization in my upbringing, it could be mass media. The mass media is an impersonal communication that is aimed at a large number of audiences using technology to spread massive information. During my childhood development, I loved playing violent video games so much that I would even compromise having my meals. I spent a lot of time playing these games to the extent that I could go to schools at times without doing my homework.
I developed much interest in these games and occasionally played with toy guns with my friends in the busy streets. As I grew up, I never liked the toy guns anymore and wished I could acquire my own gun so that I could exercise the things that I saw in the games. Consequently, I also loved watching violent movies. Before I knew it was taking over me, I became very rude and violent with my teachers and peers. Most of the arguments with my friends ended up in a violent fight. I lost respect for my teachers and never had time to spend with my books and work on my homework. In school, I spent most of my time on punishments for disrespect and avoiding class work. For these aforementioned reasons, I would wish to change this socialization agent (Carey 2013).
In my opinion, if I spent enough time with my books, and played child friendly games, I would have excelled in my class work. Additionally, I am sure that if I would have played child friendly games, I would be friendly to my peers and given enough respect for my teachers and parents. I am sure I still have enough time to change for the better and attain sufficient grades to pursue my childhood dreams of becoming a surgical doctor.
Reference:
Carey B. (February 11, 2013). Shooting in the Dark. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/science/studying-the-effects-of-playing-violent-video-games.html?_r=0
