What are Social Norms? (Explained in 3 Minutes)?

Social norms are the rules we follow when we're with other people, like how you know what to do in a group game or at school.

Imagine you’re playing tag at recess. You know not to run into someone who's already been tagged, because that’s just how it works, everyone agrees on this. That’s a social norm!

When you go to the lunch table with your friends, you might say “hi” or share snacks. These are small things we do together without even thinking about it. They’re like the instructions for how to play a game, but not written down, just known.

Sometimes, new rules appear, like when someone starts wearing silly hats at lunch and everyone joins in! That’s when social norms change. It's like switching from playing tag to playing hide-and-seek, still fun, just a little different.

So next time you're with friends or family, remember: you're following social norms, even if you don't realize it! Social norms are the rules we follow when we're with other people, like how you know what to do in a group game or at school.

Imagine you’re playing tag at recess. You know not to run into someone who's already been tagged, because that’s just how it works, everyone agrees on this. That’s a social norm!

Sometimes, new rules appear, like when someone starts wearing silly hats at lunch and everyone joins in! That’s when social norms change. It's like switching from playing tag to playing hide-and-seek, still fun, just a little different.

So next time you're with friends or family, remember: you're following social norms, even if you don't realize it!