IntroductionA family is a group of people consisting of parents and their children who live together and are related by blood. The family is always perceived as the basic social unit, whether they live together in the same compound or at a great distance, but they are closely linked primarily by blood. Therefore, the family unit has had a great influence on the growth and character traits possessed by children as they grow up and on the way they perceive the society in which they live (Bourne, 2006). The family also trains children so that they can relate well to other people who are not part of their family and with a good relationship it affects the peace achieved in a country. This article addresses the reasons why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization. It is clear that families have changed over time and have adopted different ways of living. This article also addresses the causes of the dramatic changes that have occurred in the American family and what the changes are. Different people with different races, genders, and preferences make up the family unit, and that makes a difference in marriages. This will also be discussed in this article. Family as the Primary Agent of Socialization Family is considered as the main or primary agent of socialization among others as every person is born in a family and grows up in a family before engaging in other activities like schooling. in society (Monnier, 2011). The family has the first opportunity to impact the personality of the children born within it and they learn from their parents. Most of a person's values ​​and attributes are learned consciously or unconsciously by a person as he or she continues to interact with neighbor... center of the card... socialization center helps build children in an accepting environment to interact with different people in different cultures. Therefore, they will not have difficulty adapting to any other new culture, but they will feel welcomed into the culture of others. In conclusion, the family will always remain the central agent of socialization and many efforts are needed to create it. influence the right personality or character traits of children in a family. This will help shape the future of the child and the community in which he lives. References Bourne, P. (2006). Socialization: the role of the family, school and political institutions. Retrieved from forums.joeuser.com/128853Monnier, C. (2011). Global sociology: agents of socialization. Retrieved from https://globancheciology.pbworks.com/w/page/14711154/Agents%20of%20Socialization