Understanding Childhood Friendships

Understanding Childhood Friendships

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Table of Contents


  • 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
  • Teen Attitudes to Social Media
  • The Downside of Sharing
  • HOW INVOLVED SHOULD YOU GET IN YOUR CHILD'S FRIENDSHIPS?