The first agent of political socialization is the family. This is because the family is the first social group a child encounters and it is where the child learns basic values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that shape their understanding of the world. In the family, children learn about their cultural heritage, family values, and norms, and how to interact with others in society. As such, the family plays a crucial role in shaping a child's political beliefs and values by introducing them to concepts like citizenship, democracy, and political participation.