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Agents of socialization is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Socialization occurs throughout our lives but the most important phase of socialization is childhood. The agents of socialization are family, school, peer and mass media, out of these, family is the most important agent. It is through socialization that we acquire culture, learn the language, norms, attitudes, and values. Socialization is responsible for the development of personality, Parents are the person who provides the values and norms based on their social status, religion and ethnicity.