Mead's theory of social development suggests that the 'game' stage is primarily about individual self-awareness rather than understanding the roles of others in society.

Mead's theory of social development explains how we learn about ourselves and our place in society through our interactions with others. In the 'game' stage, children start to recognize not just their own roles but also the roles of others in a group. This stage is about understanding how different people contribute to a situation, like when kids play a team sport. For example, in a soccer game, a child learns that being a forward means scoring goals while the goalie has the important job of stopping the ball. This awareness helps them see how individual actions fit into a larger social context, building their identity as part of a team.