Part of becoming a man is social development. As we grow and mature, we engage with others in a social setting. Initial socialization occurs in the home with parenting, interaction with other children, and teachers. This transitions to more interaction with other people and educators. Later this is the work environment and society.
The rules for social interaction are first learned as a child. There are cultural norms and societal norms. There is etiquette that is learned. As a young adult, many of these rules are tested, challenged, and sometimes abandoned. Sometimes there are consequences to these actions, and sometimes it’s just a learning experience.
However, societal norms are longstanding, and eventually, most people return to some semblance of coordination with these rules. These rules and etiquette form the basis for interpersonal interactions, and as such, society at large.
Social development entails the eventual observation of these interpersonal societal rules and the adoption to a greater degree of this etiquette.
