Annotated Bibliography: Do Kids Need Friends?

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Gurian, A., & Pope, A. (2014, April 21). Do Kids Need Friends? Retrieved September 17, 2015, from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Do_Kids_Need_Friends/ This purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of friendships at any age level. They authors also discuss what parents and schools can do to help promote friendships. How friendships affect psychological development is also present in the article There are many benefits to having friends. They can help us understand the correct emotional responses to certain situations, as well as help us develop socially. Friendships are proven to help build up self esteem and also a greater sense of well being for the child. Friends can be thought of as a stress reliever especially …show more content…

In middle school children are spending the greatest amount of time with friends and peers compared to any other time in their life. Unfortunately, there can be negative friendships formed as well. This would include the wrong group of children possibly involved in drug or alcohol. Most of the time friendships with these children don't last very long due to the “wow” factor decreasing. These types of friendships should be discouraged and quickly. It can lead the child down the wrong path of development and can lead to isolation and delinquent behavior. Schools can help children by having them see a counselor for friendships therapy early one. The child that is shy is normally paired with one that is more outgoing. There are also programs outside of school or even the home that can help as well. Group therapies can help foster alliances and encourage positive interactions between children. The parents are the overall role model for the child. They would want to display the correct behaviour for the child given the situation. For Example if a parent is nervous about a social gathering the child may feel nervous as well and feel that way anytime they go to attend a

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