What is the purpose of socialization and why is it important?

Socialization is very important. When people are born they base there self image on the way other people respond to them, thus forming their self worth. Social interaction continues to effect people throughout their lives. If you don't believe that other people impact peoples perception, would you have said the sky was blue if someone else had not already told you it was blue? Would you know what the letter A was if someone didn't already tell you? With out someone or something else telling you your self worth, you would have nothing to base your opinion on.