A Young Child Is Repeatedly Given Negative Messages About Clumsiness

A young child is repeatedly given negative messages about clumsiness and stupidity, and the parents even express regret that the child was born. Subsequently, this child develops a negative self-concept congruent with these parental messages. What sociological concept best captures this process?

A) the looking-glass self
B) primary socialization
C) family violence
D) secondary socialization

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