As a child ages, the importance of their peer group as an agent of socialization does which of the following?

increases

decreases

remains the same

none of the above

The correct answer is option A (increases).

As the child ages, he or she enters the teenagerhood which is a very vulnerable stage in which the importance of peer groups INCREASES. Teenagers need to feel part of a group, they are exploring themselves and look for belonging to a group. This feeling is a fundamental part of the process of identification.