Enculturation begins before birth and continues until death. Thus, one learns respect for the symbols of the nation through reciting a pledge of allegiance and singing the national anthem in school.

How does enculturation happen?

Enculturation is the process whereby individuals learn their group's culture through experience, observation, and instruction. ... At the same time, cultures are constantly evolving with new cultural practices and new tools to improve their interaction with the physical and social environments.

At what age does enculturation begin?

These provide the basis for perceptual learning and enculturation, the process by which the child develops internal representations of the music of its culture. This process is mediated by the learning environment and begins when the human auditory system is functional, 3–4 months before birth.