George Herbert Mead believed the self is created through social interaction. These girls are all friends and will individually grow from being with each other. They will grasp an image of themselves through the reactions they receive from their peers.
Mother and child representing nature vs. nurture. The debate on wether genetics is responsible for a persons character or rather it is being raised by parents that shapes who we are.
My sister is portraying the looking glass self based off Charles Cooley's belief that one's sense of self depends on seeing one's self reflected in interactions with others.
My younger sister is playing the role of a student by doing her homework and studying to receive good grades. In being a student, studying is a behavior expected from her status.
Family is the most important agent of socialization. From family we learn values and how to be a functioning part of society when we grow up.
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