ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Political socialization

Political socialization is all about how we learn about politics and the way we understand the government and politics around us. It's like learning what is right and wrong in politics, and it can happen in different ways.

This learning might happen at home, maybe from your parents or your grandparents who tell you what they think about politics. It might also happen in school, where you learn about history, and about how the government works.

Political socialization can also come from the media things like the news, social media, or even TV shows, because when you watch them, you hear different opinions about politics. It's like everyone is sharing their thoughts and ideas about what they think is right and wrong when it comes to politics.

All of this learning over time shapes the way we understand politics and the government. Political socialization is important because it helps us make decisions and form our own opinions that we carry with us through life, even when we become grown-ups.