The nuclear family functions as an agency of primary socialisation
primary socialisation
Children learn the culture of their society.
The family is vital because it socialises children so that they learn and accept society's shared values and roles
The nuclear family functions as an agency of personality stabilisation (the stabilisation of adult personalities)
The husband and wife support each other emotionally and this relieves the pressure (this is also known as the 'warm bath' theory) In this way the family is a safe haven and plays a key role in maintaining the emotional stability of adults.
