childhood friendships guide for PC

Welcome in the app childhood friendships guide

As the great poet, John Donne wrote in the 17th century, "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…"

No one can be alone in life. We need others to support us mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Relationships, and in particular friendships, can sustain us throughout our lives. Even when romantic relationships end, we get laid off, or become ill, true friendships endure. When times get tough, we know we always have someone to turn to who can help us in a practical way or a supportive way, as we cry on their shoulder and then move on to deal with the issue that has arisen.

But good friendships are not a matter of accident or chance. They come from skills cultivated when we are younger, which can help us form life-time friendships even in our earliest years.

Like every other aspect of growing up, children need to learn friendship skills. They learn them from parents and from their peers.

In this guide, we will be looking at the nature of children’s friendships, how they form, and how we as parents can help ensure they are able to form lasting friendships and avoid negative relationships such as bullying.

So, let’s get started with a look at the importance of friends.

Inside you will discover:
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRIENDS
Modeling in Your Own Household
The Importance of Friendships Starts Early
THE TYPICAL FRIENDSHIP PATTERNS AT DIFFERENT AGES
The Stages of Children's Friendships
Level 0 Friendship — Momentary Playmates (Approximate Ages: 3-6 Years)
Level 1 Friendship — One-Way Assistance (Approximate Ages: 5-9 Years)
Level 2 Friendship — Two-Way, Fair-Weather Cooperation (Approximate Ages: 7-12 Years)
Level 3 Friendship — Intimate, Mutually Shared Relationships (Approximate Ages: 8-15 Years)
Level 4 Friendship — Mature Friendship (Approximate Ages: 12 Years and Up)
The Importance of Understanding the Levels of Friendship
THE IMPACT SOCIAL MEDIA HAS ON FRIENDSHIPS
HOW INVOLVED SHOULD YOU GET IN YOUR CHILD'S FRIENDSHIPS?