In Western cultures during adolescence, the socialization influence of the tends to diminish.

The socialization influence of the family tends to diminish.

Explanation:

Family is one of the most important socialization group for an individual developing in society, especially during infancy years.

However, in Western cultures the socialization influence of the family tends to diminish over a teenager since it is common to get some distance from the family and experience life through other groups such as friends, which tend to have the biggest socialization influence over a teenager.

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